Incident Summary
A helicopter accident occurred during takeoff from a sod area adjacent to runway 32. The helicopter rolled over onto its right side after experiencing dynamic rollover.
Pilot Account
The pilot reported that he made an approach to the sod area and was unaware that the ground was wet and soft. During takeoff to a hover, he applied collective pitch abruptly. As a result, the left skid became airborne while the right skid remained on the ground. The helicopter then encountered dynamic rollover before the pilot could apply collective pitch and lateral cyclic. The helicopter subsequently rolled over on its right side.
Aircraft Condition
The pilot stated that there were no anomalies with the airframe, flight controls, engine assembly, or accessories.