Bell 212 accident near Malvinas, Pe, August 23, 2012
On August 23, 2012 at about 8:20 pm local time, a Bell 212 (helicopter), registered OB1912P, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (VFR pattern final) near Malvinas. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 1 person was seriously injured; 4 others were unhurt.
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
- August 23, 2012 · about 8:20 pm local time
- Place
- Malvinas, Peru · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured; 4 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Bell 212 · all 212s on the register
- Registration
- OB1912P · no longer on the register · serial 30820
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
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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
- Loss of control in flight during approach (VFR pattern final) defining event
Pilot
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: (turboshaft); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: PE1 Malvinas
- Destination: Malvinas
- Flight plan: not recorded
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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