Accident Details
On October 1, 2009, at approximately 2205 UTC, a Eurocopter AS350-B3 helicopter, registered in Peru as OB-1911-P and operated by Coyotair S.A.C., was destroyed following an impact with terrain near Cusco, Peru. The helicopter struck a hillside at an elevation of about 11,700 feet, at coordinates 12°33.785' South, 072°01.681' West. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a subsequent post-crash fire. The pilot and two passengers on board were killed.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Peru Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion (CIAA). Further information can be obtained from: CIAA, Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil, Jiron Zorritos 1203, Lima 1, Peru; Tel: 011-511-615-7800, Ext 3030.
This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the Government of Peru.