Accident Details
The accident occurred during a hover taxi maneuver at night. Dark night conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The helicopter impacted terrain after a loss of control during a turn.
Flight Sequence
The instructional flight was being piloted by a non-rated helicopter pilot who was seeking to accumulate flight time towards a helicopter rating. A rated helicopter pilot, who did not hold a certified flight instructor certificate, was seated in the left pilot seat. During the hover taxi, the non-rated pilot began a right turn to taxi to a taxiway. The turn rate began to accelerate rapidly. The rated pilot attempted to regain control of the helicopter by applying a left pedal control input before the helicopter impacted the ground.
Pilot Information
The pilot flying was not rated for helicopters, while the pilot in the left seat held a helicopter rating but not a certified flight instructor certificate. The purpose of the flight was instructional, allowing the non-rated pilot to gain experience towards a helicopter rating.
Environmental Conditions
The accident took place at night under dark conditions. No further weather or lighting details were provided in the source.