Incident Overview
A helicopter conducting an aerial application flight was involved in an accident during the third approach to landing. According to the pilot, the left skid touched down first, followed by the right skid. The helicopter subsequently rolled to the right and collided with trees.
Pilot Statement and Investigation
The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures. An FAA inspector examined the wreckage at the crash site and stated that the investigation yielded no mechanical or structural failure findings.
Sequence of Events
During the landing approach, the left skid made initial contact with the ground. Subsequently, the right skid made contact, and the helicopter rolled to the right before striking trees.
The accident occurred during an aerial application flight, which typically involves low-level maneuvering and repeated landing approaches.