While Hover Taxiing The Helicopter Back To His Hangar After A Short Practice Flight, The Experimental Engine Lost Power
Analysis: The pilot reported that while hover taxiing the helicopter back to his hangar after a short practice flight, the experimental engine lost power, and he was unable to maintain altitude. Due to the low altitude and the rapid loss of power, the pilot was not able to autorotate, and the helicopter impacted the ground and rolled onto its right side.