Incident Overview
A helicopter accident occurred when the pilot performed a low pass over Pikes Peak, which has an elevation of 14,110 feet MSL. The purpose of the maneuver was to allow a passenger to take photographs and for the pilot to check wind conditions. The pilot first executed a left 360-degree circular pass before setting up a low approach into the wind and beginning a slow descent.
Loss of Control
According to the pilot, at an altitude of approximately 40 to 60 feet above the terrain, he "lost control in the yaw axis only." The helicopter then made two or three rotations before striking the ground and rolling over. The pilot's account indicates that the loss of control was limited to the yaw axis, with no mention of other control issues.
Aftermath
The helicopter struck the ground and rolled over, resulting in damage. No further information about injuries, the extent of damage, or the specific helicopter model is available from the source.