Incident Summary
A rotorcraft experienced a loss of control during the initial climb from a grass strip used for aerial application. The aircraft pitched up and yawed to the right, then completed a 180-degree turn before landing hard. After touchdown, the rotorcraft rolled onto its right side.
Pilot Account
According to the pilot, while departing the grass strip for an aerial application flight, the sun burst from behind a cloud and blinded him when the rotorcraft was about 40 feet above ground level. The pilot subsequently lost control of the aircraft as it pitched and yawed, and airspeed decreased. The pilot then executed a 180-degree turn and made a hard landing.
Aftermath
The incident sequence concluded with the rotorcraft coming to rest on its right side after the hard landing. No further details about the aircraft condition or pilot status were provided.