Not wishing to pre-judge the causes of the accident, but just trying to understand the scenario.
The above image suggests the helicopter departed approx NNW, with variable and gusty winds from roughly SW, and Creg-ny-Baa about 1,000ft higher than Ronaldsway Airport.
What are the wind limits on a B206 and what are the implications of exceeding them?
Also, would a fully articulated rotorhead be more tolerant of strong winds than a teetering rotorhead in such conditions?