Incident Overview
A certified flight instructor (CFI) and a pilot-rated student were conducting a practice 180-degree autorotation with a planned touchdown. The maneuver was entered just south of the numbers of runway 36, with the intention of terminating between runway 36 and taxiway "Alpha" into the wind.
Sequence of Events
The student called out "throttle de-tent" to indicate the maneuver would end with a touchdown. He then initiated a normal flare. According to the student, upon leveling the helicopter, "it assumed a slight nose-low attitude causing the aircraft to bounce slightly and yaw to the left."
During the flare, the CFI stated that the student "over rotated" while leveling the helicopter. As a result, the left skid impacted the ground and dug into the surface. The helicopter then contacted the ground again while in a right sideward momentum. This caused the skid to dig into the grass and the helicopter to roll over.
Operator and Aircraft Details
No further details about the operator, aircraft type, registration, or engine configuration were provided in the source. The specific location beyond the runway and taxiway reference is not specified.
Injuries and Damage
The source does not mention any injuries or fatalities. The helicopter sustained a rollover, with damage not further described.
Environmental and ATC Information
No information regarding weather conditions, time of day, or air traffic control involvement is included in the source.