Incident Overview
A helicopter occupied by a student pilot and a certified flight instructor was making an approach for landing. During the approach, the flight instructor observed that the ground was getting closer and that the manifold pressure indicated 25 inches of mercury.
Instructor Intervention
The flight instructor took over the flight controls and increased the throttle. However, there appeared to be no response from the engine. The instructor then stated that he leveled the helicopter before it collided with the ground in a level attitude. Following the initial impact, the helicopter rolled over onto its left side.
Examination of the Crash Site
An examination of the crash site revealed that the helicopter had collided with the ground with the left skid low at a 45-degree angle relative to the flight path. The left skid collapsed, and the cross tube support brackets were broken. The right skid remained intact.
No Other Details
No additional information regarding the helicopter's type, registration, engine count, operator, location, date, time of day, weather conditions, air traffic control involvement, or occupant injuries or fatalities was provided in the source material.