Accident Summary
A helicopter rolled onto its right side after the pilot lost control during a landing maneuver on a cart. The aircraft came to rest on its right side, with the right skid in contact with the ground.
Pilot Account
The pilot reported that he was attempting to land the helicopter on a cart when the accident occurred. The helicopter touched down, and as he tried to raise it to center it on the cart, a gust of wind caused the helicopter to roll to the right. The right skid then contacted the ground, and the helicopter came to rest on its right side. The pilot stated that the cart is approximately 6 to 8 inches high. He also noted that when the helicopter is centered on the cart, there is about 1 foot of clearance between the outside of each skid and the edge of the cart.
Environmental Conditions
The local winds reported at ANE at the time of the accident were from 160 degrees at 16 knots, gusting to 23 knots. The airport manager reported that helicopters are prohibited from hover taxiing between the hangars on the airport.
Additional Information
The pilot reported that they land the helicopter on a cart, which they then tow into the hangar using an all-terrain type vehicle.