Bell 212 accident near Cuzco, Pe, January 17, 2011
On January 17, 2011 at about 7:40 pm local time, a Bell 212 (helicopter), registered OB1767P, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff near Cuzco. It was a flight of an unrecorded kind under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 5 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- January 17, 2011 · about 7:40 pm local time
- Place
- Cuzco, Peru · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 5 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Bell 212 NO SERIES · all 212s on the register
- Registration
- OB1767P · no longer on the register · serial 30855
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight of an unrecorded kind · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On January 17, 2011, at 1940 universal coordinated time, a Bell 212 helicopter, Peruvian registration OB-1767-P, registered to Helicopters Service, and operated by Heliamerica S.A.C., experienced an un-commanded roll over during takeoff from a remote helipad in the vicinity of Camisea, Cusco, Peru, and came to rest on its right side. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The certificated airline transport rated pilot in command, commercial pilot co-pilot and three passengers reported no injuries. The helicopter sustained substantial damage. The flight was en route to La Peruaanita, Peru. This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Peru. This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by the Government of Peru. For further information contact: Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion (CIAA) Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil Avenida Jiron Zorritos 1203 Lima 1 Peru Central: 6157800 Tel: ( 511 ) 315 - 7800
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Roll over during takeoff defining event
Pilot
- Certificate: airline transport pilot
- Seat: rgt
- Injury: no injuries
Co-pilot
- Certificate: commercial pilot
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: H20 Cusco at 7:39 pm
- Destination: La Peruaanita
- Flight plan: none
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 300° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 95°F (35°C), dew point 63°F (17°C)
- Altimeter: 29.95 inHg
- Observation at 9:00 pm from SPZA
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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