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August 23, 2012 · Bell 212 · OB-1912-P

Malvinas, PE

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 23, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 4 uninjured
Location
Malvinas, PE
Aircraft
Bell 212
Tail Number
OB-1912-P
Operator
Los Andes S a C
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12WA554

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.

Full Narrative

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.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:20 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBell 212
Tail NumberOB-1912-P
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLos Andes S a C
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsTurboshaft
Seats+ 2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 4 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total5
Crew 1None

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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