Accident Overview
A pilot conducting aerial agricultural operations reported an accident involving his helicopter. According to the pilot, the helicopter had landed on the bed of a service truck. After fungicide was added to the hopper, the pilot lifted off from the service truck. During the takeoff, as the pilot nosed the helicopter over to pass through effective translational lift (ETL), he pulled in collective to climb. He stated, "I noticed wasn't gaining lift and was settling through ETL." The helicopter subsequently impacted a crop field.
Damage
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the helicopter's fuselage and tail rotor drive shaft.
Mechanical Examination
The pilot verified that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Pilot Report
No further details regarding the pilot, helicopter type, registration, or location were provided in the source.