Defending Defending their claim Statement that the helicopter had been lost Damaging in action , the United Kingdom 's Ministry of Defence ( MoD ) stated Statement that they had not wanted to `` cause Causation further anguish Change_sentiment to relatives '' while they were still trying to ascertain Check how the Gazelle had been shot down Use_firearm .

The board of inquiry 's findings prompted Causation criticism Judgment_communication of the MoD 's initial response Response to the incident Destroying .