Accident Details
A helicopter accident occurred at Palm Springs Regional Airport when the pilot lost control while hovering. According to the pilot's written statement, he attributed the loss of control to the wind. The winds reported by the airport control tower at the time were from 340 degrees at 10 miles per hour.
During the incident, the helicopter's main rotor blade struck a fence. After the blade strike, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and rolled over upon ground contact.
Pilot Certification
In his written statement, the pilot said, "I can not furnish a copy of a current pilot or medical certificate, since I have none." A review of Federal Aviation Administration records revealed no record of a pilot certificate or medical certificate ever being issued to the pilot.
The investigation did not provide information on the helicopter's make, model, registration, or the operator. No details regarding the number of occupants, injuries, or the extent of damage were included in the source.