Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during flight, the low pressure fuel light illuminated and the nose of the helicopter yawed to the left, as if the engine had lost power. In response, the pilot executed a precautionary landing in a soft, plowed field with a forward speed of approximately 10 to 15 miles per hour.
Landing Sequence
During the landing, the nose of the helicopter dipped down as the skids sank into the plowed ground. The pilot applied aft cyclic to stop the nose-down motion. Subsequently, the main rotors impacted the tail boom.
Examination Findings
An examination of the helicopter revealed no preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction.