The incident in question happened on Jan 26, 1976 when a helicopter crashed killing four Americans. In the contract, which was negotiated in Houston, that the plaintiffs had with the defendants there was a choice of location clause which stated that all controversies would be submitted to Peruvian courts.
The incident that occurred on January 26, 1976, involved a helicopter crash that resulted in the deaths of four Americans. The agreement between the parties, negotiated in Houston, included a clause that directed any potential lawsuits to be heard by Peruvian courts.