| Crash location | 39.508889°N, 122.041389°W |
| Nearest city | Glenn, CA
39.521828°N, 122.013865°W 1.7 miles away |
| Tail number | N45VX |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 13 Jul 2012 |
| Aircraft type | Sud AVIATION/EUROCOPTER Alouette Ii SE313B |
| Additional details: | None |
While hovering the student pilot lost directional control and the helicopter spun around to the left 3 1/2 turns before rolling over after the right skid collapsed. The pilot reported that he had a tailwind of about 5 knots. The pilot said there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter.
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a tailwind while hovering, which resulted in a loss of directional control.