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Textbook descriptions of dynamic rollover describe an aircraft normally rolling sideways. Is it theoretically an easy thing to do in a forwards direction in a wheeled helicopter, for example a poorly handled tailwheel helicopter like a Seaking/S61 with a forward C of G?
Since a dynamic rollover requires a fixed undercarriage point to roll around, it is nigh on impossible for a wheeled helicopter to provide that rollover point either forwards or backwards. Sideways, yes.
Simple brake release would negate the fore/aft problem.