Incident Overview
A certified flight instructor (CFI) was providing flight instruction to a student pilot during a helicopter training flight. The student pilot had accumulated approximately 3 hours of helicopter flight experience at the time of the incident.
Flight Details
According to the CFI, the student pilot was practicing hovering maneuvers. During the exercise, the helicopter descended "too low," as described by the instructor. The helicopter then momentarily contacted the ground while drifting to the right, and subsequently rolled over.
Instructor Statement
The CFI stated that he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions during the flight. No further details regarding the helicopter's condition or the occupants' status were provided in the source.
Additional Context
The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration number, date, operator, location, or time of day. No information about injuries, damage to the helicopter beyond the rollover, or involvement of air traffic control is available. The incident appears to be related to training operations.