politics
February 24, 2026
15 killed in helicopter crash in Peru
The helicopter was on the way to help the locals affected by floods and other emergencies
TL;DR
- A Mi-17 helicopter crashed in southern Peru.
- At least 15 people died in the crash.
- The deceased include four crew members and eleven passengers, among them children.
- The helicopter was found in the Chala Viejo area, Caraveli province, Arequipa department.
- The aircraft was on a mission to assist communities impacted by floods and other emergencies in Arequipa.
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