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January 16, 2008 · Bell 212 · OB-1850
Kiteni, PE
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 16, 2008
Location
Kiteni, PE
Aircraft
Bell 212
Tail Number
OB-1850
Operator
Aviation Del Sur S A
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08WA081
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.
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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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:50 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft
AircraftBell 212
Tail NumberOB-1850
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAviation Del Sur S A
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0