Accident Description
A helicopter experienced an accident during takeoff when its right rear skid caught on the fender of a nearby truck trailer. The helicopter nosed over, bounced hard, and spun around, colliding with both the truck trailer and the ground. The helicopter came to rest on its left side.
Damage Assessment
The accident resulted in significant damage to the helicopter. The main rotor was bent, the tail boom was bent downward, the short shaft was broken, the main frame was bent, and the Plexiglas canopy was broken.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that it was a "nice day" with winds that were "dead calm." He stated that there was "nothing wrong with the machine." An examination of the helicopter revealed no anomalies that could have contributed to the accident.