Incident Overview
The pilot of a helicopter initially landed short of his intended destination due to poor weather conditions. After surveying the area, he decided to take off again and attempt to reach his original destination. During the takeoff sequence, the pilot lost visual reference because of whiteout conditions and aborted the takeoff. The helicopter subsequently touched down sooner than he expected.
Subsequent Maneuvers
Uncertain whether the terrain was level, the pilot elected to hover taxi back to his original takeoff point. While performing the hover, he again lost visual reference due to whiteout conditions. The helicopter then drifted to the right, causing the right skid to contact a small hill. This contact resulted in the helicopter rolling over.
The pilot reported that he did not know if the terrain was level at the location of the aborted takeoff, prompting his decision to hover taxi. No further details about the helicopter's type, registration, or the pilot's condition were provided in the source.
Outcome
The helicopter sustained a rollover after the right skid struck the hill. The source does not specify the extent of damage or any injuries. The incident occurred during a hover taxi in whiteout conditions, with the pilot losing visual reference on two separate occasions.