Bell 212 crash near Kiteni, Peru

No fatalities • Kiteni, Peru

A Bell 212 helicopter sustained substantial damage after impacting a jungle area near Kiteni, Peru.

What happened

On January 16, 2008, at approximately 1850 UTC, a Bell 212 helicopter, registered as OB-1850, crashed in a jungle region near Kiteni, Peru. The aircraft had departed from Kiteni with the intention of returning to the same location.

Upon impact with the terrain, the helicopter sustained substantial damage. At the time of the report, the status of the two flightcrew members and seven passengers was unknown, with no injuries reported in the available documentation.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident is undetermined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Jan 2008 Bell 212 accident near Kiteni, Peru?

A Bell 212 helicopter sustained substantial damage after impacting a jungle area near Kiteni, Peru.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Jan 2008 Bell 212 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Jan 2008 involved a Bell 212, operated by Aviation del Sur S.A., at Kiteni, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the accident is undetermined.

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