Incident Overview
A helicopter conducting a local area flight impacted the ground and came to rest inverted. A witness, who was loading topsoil into a truck using a Caterpillar loader, provided a firsthand account. The witness first noticed a shadow passing overhead and heard the noise of rotor blades. Turning around, they observed the helicopter strike the ground, nose over, and come to rest inverted approximately 30 feet from their location. The witness also stated that they did not hear the engine running.
Examination and Testing
Following the accident, the engine was removed from the helicopter and subjected to a test run lasting about 47 minutes. During this test, the engine was operated through various power settings, and no anomalies were noted. Further detailed examination of the main fuel control and power turbine governor also revealed no anomalies.
Investigation Status
The investigation into the accident is ongoing. No further information regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or occupants has been disclosed. The cause of the accident has not been determined based on available information.