Incident Overview
A passenger reported that the pilot was demonstrating how the helicopter was used to pollinate corn. The demonstration occurred approximately 25 feet above ground level over a crop field. At the end of the field, the pilot executed a sharp pull-up at a steep angle combined with a left turn. The helicopter then immediately struck the terrain.
Pilot Toxicology
The pilot's emergency toxicology screening revealed a blood alcohol concentration of 215 mg/dL. Additionally, a positive result for cannabinoid was detected in the pilot's urine. No other details regarding the pilot's condition or the circumstances of the flight were provided in the investigation source.
Operational Context
The flight was conducted as a demonstration of agricultural pollination techniques. The helicopter was operating at low altitude over a cultivated field during the maneuver. The specific type of helicopter, registration, and other operational details were not included in the source material.
Outcome
The helicopter sustained impact damage upon striking the terrain. Information about injuries, fatalities, or other consequences was not stated in the source.