Accident Overview
A helicopter accident occurred during a reloading operation for an agricultural spray flight. The helicopter was positioned on top of a truck's platform when the incident took place.
Sequence of Events
The helicopter pilot reported that while boarding the helicopter, he observed that the load fill hose was not connected to the helicopter. However, before the helicopter was started and without the pilot's knowledge, the groundcrew connected the hose. During takeoff, the helicopter rotated approximately 180 degrees to the right. The right skid of the helicopter struck the hood of the truck, causing the helicopter to roll onto its right side and impact the terrain.
Damage
The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor system. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft that would have precluded normal operation.
Additional Information
No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or personnel were provided in the original report. The report did not mention any injuries, weather conditions, or ATC involvement.