What happened
On January 17, 2011, at 1940 UTC, a Bell 212 helicopter, registration OB-1767P, was performing a takeoff from a remote helipad near Camisea, Cusco, Peru. The aircraft, operated by Heliamerica S.A.C., experienced an uncommanded roll during the takeoff phase and came to rest on its right side. The flight was intended to proceed to La Peruaanita, Peru.
At the time of the accident, weather conditions were visual meteorological conditions with a wind of 300 degrees at 09 knots and visibility of 5 statute miles. No flight plan had been filed for the flight. There were no injuries reported among the pilot in command, the commercial pilot co-pilot, or the three passengers. The helicopter sustained substantial damage.