Incident Overview
A helicopter sustained substantial damage when it rolled over during a pedal turn at a hover. The pilot reported that the maneuver was being conducted over rough dirt and grass east of the taxiway. During the turn, the right skid contacted the ground and became lodged, causing the helicopter to spin and roll onto its right side. The main rotor blades struck the ground during the rollover, resulting in damage to both the blades and the fuselage.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation. The incident occurred while the helicopter was at a hover, performing a pedal turn—a common maneuver used to rotate the helicopter around its vertical axis.
Damage Assessment
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the main rotor blades and the fuselage. No other damage was reported.
Investigation
No further details regarding the cause of the accident have been released. The pilot's report provides the primary account of the events leading to the rollover.