Incident Overview
A pilot on the last leg of a cross-country flight reported being aware of low fuel. The low fuel light illuminated when the helicopter was 9.5 miles from the destination airport. The pilot decided to conduct a precautionary landing.
Sequence of Events
During the landing descent, the low fuel light extinguished. The pilot continued the descent and then experienced a yaw to the right. Suspecting an engine failure, the pilot performed a "hovering autorotation." However, engine power was still available, and the pilot regained control of the helicopter, continuing the landing.
Post-Flight Discovery
After the landing, it was determined that the helicopter had contacted an electrical wire that ran across a nearby road. The source does not specify any injuries, damage, or further details about the wire contact or the helicopter's condition.