The helicopter that crashed was a Mi-17. It lost radio contact on Sunday afternoon. A search operation was launched, and on Monday, the Peruvian Air Force found 15 people dead.
Among the dead are 4 crew members and 11 passengers, the air force said, according to the “thedailyjagran” website.
“Rescue personnel have confirmed the deaths of the four crew members… as well as the 11 passengers who were on board,” an air force statement said.
MNA
