Helicopter Collision with Trees During Low-Altitude Deer Capture

Incident Overview and Operations Context The accident involved a helicopter operating at a low altitude while the pilot and a passenger, who was acting as a shooter, were conducting deer capture operations. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, date, and location are not provided in the source material. ## Sequence of Events The pilot reported hearing a noise and feeling a shudder in the helicopter. Following this, the helicopter began spinning to the right and subsequently impacted trees and the ground. ## Pilot Statement and Reported Cause The pilot stated that there was no malfunction with the helicopter. According to the pilot, the tail rotor hit a tree while maneuvering, which led to the collision with trees and the ground.