Bell 412EP accident near Santa Cruz, Pe, March 11, 2008
On March 11, 2008 at about 3:50 pm local time, a Bell 412EP (helicopter), registered N417EV, was destroyed in an accident during maneuvering (low-alt flying) near Santa Cruz. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 10 people were killed. The weather was instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 11, 2008 · about 3:50 pm local time
- Place
- Santa Cruz, Peru · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 10 people were killed.
- Weather
- instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility)
- Aircraft
- Bell 412EP · all 412EPs on the register
- Registration
- N417EV · registry record
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Low altitude operation/event during maneuvering (low-alt flying) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: La Granja
- Destination: Chiclayo
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 8 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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