No fatalities

16 Jan 2008: Bell 212 — Aviation del Sur S.A. — Kiteni, Peru

Kiteni, Peru

On 16 Jan 2008, a Bell 212 operated by Aviation del Sur S.A. was involved in an aviation accident near Kiteni, Peru. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On January 16, 2008, a Bell 212 helicopter (OB-1850) crashed under unknown circumstances in a jungle area near Kiteni, Peru, resulting in substantial damage. The status of the nine occupants is unknown.

Accident Details

On January 16, 2008, at approximately 1850 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Bell 212 helicopter, registered in Peru as OB-1850, sustained substantial damage when it impacted a jungle area near Kiteni, Peru, under unknown circumstances. The helicopter was carrying two flightcrew members and seven passengers, with injuries unknown. The aircraft had departed Kiteni at an unspecified time, with an intended return to the same location.

Investigation

The accident is under the jurisdiction of the Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion (CIAA) of Peru. Further information may be obtained from the CIAA at 1203 Zorritos Avenue, Lima, Peru. This report is based solely on information released by the Government of Peru.