There is a very sad and disrespectful tone to this thread. I know nothing about Yaks nor about this accident or the people involved. But, it seems from the report that the High Court made a finding of liability after a trial at which extensive evidence would have been heard and subject to cross examination. The AAIB report would not have been admissable unless by agreement. Undoubtedly the experts gave evidence and the judge decided. Why should the family of a man who did through negligence not recover compensation?