Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and descent rate during approach, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the nearby power lines.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The helicopter pilot stated that he was performing a landing to a field by his workshop and was fast during the final approach. He landed hard to avoid overshooting his landing and hitting nearby power lines. The left skid dug in and the helicopter rolled over. Examination of the helicopter revealed that all three main blades were damaged, the tail rotor blades were damaged, and the tail boom was bent.
Source record
Factual narrative
The pilot stated he was performing a landing to a field by his workshop and was fast during the final approach. He landed hard to avoid overshooting his landing and hitting nearby power lines. The left skid dug in and the helicopter rolled over. Examination of the helicopter revealed all three main blades were damaged, the tail rotor blades were damaged and the tail boom was bent.