OB-1912-P

On August 23, 2012, about 2020 universal coordinated time (1520 local time), a Bell 212, Peruvian registration OB-1912-P, operated by Los Andes S.A.C., was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while approaching a jungle landing site about 19 nautical miles east of Malvinas, Peru. The Peruvian and Ecuadorian pilots, and two passengers, were not injured. One passenger sustained serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight conducted under Peruvian flight regulations.According to Peruvian authorities, about 80 meters from the landing site, the pilot lost directional control and the helicopter impacted the ground and rolled onto its side.

The investigation is under the direction of the Republic of Peru.

For further information contact:

Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion (CIAA)

Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil

Avenida Jiron Zorritos 1203

Lima 1 Peru Central: 6157800

Tel: ( 511 ) 315 - 7800

http://www.mtc.gob.pe/portal/transportes/aereo/ciaa/ciaa.htm

This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information that was released by the Republic of Peru.