Incident Overview
A helicopter experienced a hard landing during which the right skid contacted the ground, causing the aircraft to roll onto its right side. The flight, which lasted approximately 15 minutes, was conducted in a local area.
Circumstances
According to a report, the pilot and a passenger consumed several beers shortly before boarding the helicopter. The passenger later stated that during the landing, the right skid touched the ground, leading to the helicopter rolling to the right.
Authorization Status
The owner of the helicopter reported that the pilot had been employed on a part-time basis to provide flight instruction. However, the owner emphasized that the pilot was not authorized to take the helicopter on this particular flight.