BELL 212
Malvinas — August 23, 2012
Event Information
| Date | August 23, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12WA554 |
| Event ID | 20120910X41024 |
| Location | Malvinas |
| Country | PE |
| Coordinates | -11.79389, -72.62695 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 212 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
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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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.