Accident Sequence
During a right turn, the helicopter's tail rotor became entangled in a power line. The pilot responded by pulling collective in an attempt to land on a road. This action caused the helicopter to swing to the right, and the main rotor subsequently struck another power line. As the pilot banked away from the second power line, he appeared to regain some control of the aircraft before it impacted the ground.
Final Resting Position
The helicopter came to rest in an upright position on its skids. No pre-accident anomalies with the helicopter were noted that would have precluded normal operations.
Examination
Investigators found no evidence of any pre-existing mechanical issues or malfunctions that could have contributed to the accident. The helicopter was operating normally prior to the power line entanglements.