Incident Summary
During a company evaluation flight, an instructor pilot directed a rated student pilot to take off from a sloping area to a hover. While the instructor pilot was tuning the radios, he did not monitor the actions of the rated student pilot. The aircraft began to drift right and aft, and the right skid contacted the terrain. This resulted in a dynamic rollover to the right and subsequent main rotor blade contact with the ground.
Flight Details
The flight was conducted as part of a company evaluation, with the instructor pilot overseeing the rated student pilot's performance. The takeoff was initiated from a sloping area, requiring a transition to a hover. The instructor pilot was occupied with radio tuning tasks and did not observe the student pilot's control inputs.
Sequence of Events
After the student pilot commenced the takeoff, the helicopter began to move laterally to the right and rearward. The right skid made contact with the sloping terrain, initiating a dynamic rollover. The helicopter rolled to the right, and the main rotor blades struck the ground. The event concluded with the helicopter on its side.
Probable Cause
No probable cause was stated in the source.