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Incident summary – R44 was engaged in aerial saw work, clearing trees away from powerlines.  While reportedly ferrying back to a field landing site, the helicopter crashed and was destroyed (photo).  Sole occupant pilot had minor injuries.  Helicopter may be OH-HZH (0254) but that needs to be confirmed

This accident is reported in our Safety pages at 16-May-12 Robinson R44 Juuka, Finland