Accident to the helicopter EC120 registered N372HS on 06/13/2016 at Ajo [Investigation led by NTSB / United states]

Preliminary data based on the notification from the United states authorities:

After landing on an off airport landing zone, the pilot exited the helicopter. The ground under the right skid of the helicopter gave way and the helicopter rolled to the right.

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General information
Local date	13/06/2016
Responsible entity	United States - NTSB
State or area of occurrence	United States
Location	40 NM au sud-ouest de Ajo
Human consequences	None
Aircraft consequences	Substantial
Occurrence class	Accident
File number	BEA2016-0344

Flight Information
Aircraft category	Helicopter
Operator	United States (Department of Homeland Security)
Manufacturer / Model	EUROCOPTER - EC120
Aircraft Registration	N372HS
State of registry	United States
Last departure point	United States of America - KYNL (YUM) [NYL] Yuma, Az/Yuma Mcas/Yuma Intl
Planned destination	United States of America (Ajo)
Flight phase	Standing
Serial number	1460
Operator Type AG	Government agency
Operation Type	Nationally Regulated Operations

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