Incident
On January 17, 2011, at 1940 universal coordinated time, a Bell 212 helicopter, Peruvian registration OB-1767-P, experienced an un-commanded roll over during takeoff from a remote helipad in the vicinity of Camisea, Cusco, Peru. The helicopter came to rest on its right side. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The flight was en route to La Peruanita, Peru.
Aircraft and Flight
The helicopter was registered to Helicopters Service and operated by Heliamerica S.A.C. The crew consisted of a certificated airline transport rated pilot in command and a commercial pilot co-pilot, along with three passengers. All five occupants reported no injuries. The helicopter sustained substantial damage.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Peru, specifically the Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion (CIAA) of the Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil. This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by the Government of Peru.