Incident Details
A helicopter engaged in a flight to monitor the health of horses was damaged during an attempted landing. The pilot was trying to land at a suitable landing site. On the third attempt, during final approach, the helicopter's airspeed was approximately 5 mph and its altitude was about 15 feet above ground level. At that point, the helicopter began turning to the right.
Pilot Response and Outcome
The pilot attempted to correct the right turn, but the helicopter experienced a 'settled-in vertically' descent. The vertical descent occurred with sufficient force to damage the helicopter.
Wind Conditions
At the time of the incident, the wind was reported from 180 to 225 degrees at 5 knots, gusting to 15 knots.
Damage
The helicopter sustained damage as a result of the hard vertical landing.
(Note: The report does not specify the helicopter type, registration, operator, location, date, time of day, or any injuries. No analysis or causes are stated beyond the description of the event.)