Accident Details
The pilot reported that he was conducting a slow hover at an altitude of approximately 6 to 8 feet above the trees. While executing a left turn, his foot slipped off the right anti-torque pedal. This resulted in his left foot applying the left anti-torque pedal, which caused the helicopter to begin an uncommanded spin to the left.
Sequence of Events
As the helicopter spun left, its skid landing gear contacted the surrounding trees. The helicopter then descended to the ground and rolled onto its right side. The impact was severe enough that the transmission, mast, and main rotor system were torn from the helicopter as a single unit. The tail boom was severed, and the center frame sustained structural damage.
Aircraft Damage
The helicopter sustained extensive damage, including the loss of the main rotor system and transmission assembly, separation of the tail boom, and structural damage to the center frame. No other details about the aircraft or its occupants were provided in the source.