Accident Summary
A helicopter pilot reported that during a hover landing on a helipad, the tail of the helicopter struck the ground. Subsequently, the helicopter landed hard and rolled over onto its left side.
Damage Assessment
The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, main rotor blades, and tail boom. The extent of the damage indicates a significant impact during the rollover.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. The helicopter was functioning properly prior to the incident.
Weather Conditions
A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located at the airport reported that approximately 20 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 130° at 10 knots. No other weather information was provided.