As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING HOVER OPERATION, THE PILOT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE BOOT AROUND THE CYCLIC. AFTER LANDING A VISUAL INSP IN THE AREA BELOW THE CYCLIC BOOT COVER REVEALED LOOSE RING TERMINALS (ON WIRES 2006N AND 2008N) FOR THE MOVEABLE SEARCH LIGHT.