Incident Overview
A flight instructor was piloting a helicopter during a demonstration flight intended for a prospective student. While executing a descending right turn following a cyclic climb, the pilot reported that the collective control became ineffective, a condition described as 'running out of collective.' The helicopter subsequently contacted the terrain with its right rear skid.
Flight Details
The maneuver involved a cyclic climb followed by a descending right turn. During the turn, the pilot noted a loss of collective authority, leading to an unplanned descent. The impact occurred with the right rear skid striking the ground. At the time of the incident, wind conditions were calm.
Post-Impact Actions
After the skid contacted the terrain, the pilot brought the helicopter to a hover. An assessment of the aircraft's condition was performed while in the hover. Following the inspection, the pilot conducted a hover taxi to a landing area. No further details about the aircraft's condition or the outcome of the flight were provided.