What happened
During a flight involving takeoff and landing practice, a student pilot was performing the second takeoff of their first solo flight. During this maneuver, the pilot applied excessive collective input, causing the helicopter to climb to an altitude of approximately 12 feet AGL.
This sudden change in pitch led to a decay in rotor RPM and a subsequent loss of tail rotor effectiveness. The aircraft began to yaw to the right, and the pilot was unable to recover control as the helicopter continued to spin while ascending to about 50 feet AGL. After completing two to three full 360-degree revolutions, the helicopter entered an uncontrolled descent and struck the ground. The not injured pilot landed the aircraft on its left side. No mechanical malfunctions or difficulties were reported prior to the accident.