OB-1850

Substantial
Unknown

Bell 212

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
NTSB Number
NYC08WA081
Location
Kiteni, Peru
Event ID
20080204X00132
Coordinates
-12.191111, -73.002777
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Unknown
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0

Aircraft Information

Registration
OB-1850
Make
BELL
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
212B212
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On January 16, 2008, about 1850 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Bell 212, Peruvian registration OB-1850, sustained substantial damage when it impacted a jungle area under unknown circumstances, near Kiteni, Peru. Injuries to the two flightcrew and seven passengers were unknown. The helicopter departed Kiteni, Peru at an unknown time, with an intended return to Kiteni.

This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion (CIAA). Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

CIAA

1203 Zorritos Avenue

Lima, Peru

This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Peru.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC08WA081