FAA Preliminary Report out
The Feds say "shortly after liftoff," which i believe means while hovering (as opposed to shortly after departing).
Not sure how to post a link, so apologies for the need to cut & paste, if necessary.
http://www.faa.gov/data_research/acc...a/02_276RC.txt
Last edited by HeloDrvr; 8th Feb 2013 at 00:48.