Approach and Landing
A pilot, with a total flight experience of 2,258 hours, conducted an approach to an oil platform. The intention was to land facing east. Weather conditions at the time were reported as little or no wind.
During the landing sequence, the helicopter crossed the helipad's skirting. The pilot then flared the aircraft, reducing groundspeed to zero. After leveling off the helicopter, a clunk sound was heard, and the pilot observed debris flying.
Tail Rotor Contact
The incident involved the tail rotor making contact with the helipad's fence or skirting. Prior to the contact, no vibrations or abnormal indications were present. The helicopter came to rest in the center of the platform, now oriented south.
No further details regarding the aircraft, occupants, or damage were provided in the source.