Incident Overview
During a local flight to transport skiers to a mountain, the pilot initiated a descent for landing. When the helicopter was approximately 30 feet above ground level (AGL), the descent was terminated due to a loss of visibility caused by blowing snow. After the snow settled, the pilot continued the descent.
Sequence of Events
Just prior to touchdown, visibility again decreased, and the pilot lost his reference point. The helicopter touched down with the left skid first and immediately rolled over.
Contributing Factors
The accident report did not specify any contributing factors beyond the described sequence of events.