Self Induced Engine Failure
So I refueled today in Iliamna, Alaska where it was zero F and windy. Cranked and headed for a strip on Lake Clark, was about 1,000 feet agl when both air vents on the front doors of the 530F popped open. Even though I was wearing bunny boots and winter gear, including mid weight gloves, it was breezy enough that I decided to close the vents.
Tightened the collective friction, took the cyclic in my left hand, stretched right to get the darn vent closed. Switched hands, got the left vent closed, and loosened the collective friction some. Unfortunately, I managed to not only loosen the collective friction but roll off the throttle. Got a yaw, auto relight, and a rotor horn. I put the collective down, cyclic back, right pedal, and pointed into the wind. With that done, I realized I still had an engine, rolled the throttle back full, and happily flew away.
After a flat light/snowball landing at my next stop, the first thing I did was put my light flight gloves back on!