What happened
During an attempt to hover the helicopter, the aircraft's main rotor blade struck a fence. This impact caused the aircraft to enter an uncontrolled descent, which resulted in the helicopter rolling over upon contacting the ground. At the time of the accident, the Palm Springs Regional Airport control tower reported winds from 340 degrees at 10 miles per hour. The pilot stated that he lost control of the aircraft due to the wind conditions while hovering.
Findings
In a written statement provided by the pilot, he noted that he could not provide a current pilot or medical certificate because he did not possess either. A subsequent review of Federal Aviation Administration records confirmed that no record of a pilot certificate or medical certificate had ever been issued to the pilot.