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.
An incident took place on January 26, 1976, when a helicopter crashed, claiming the lives of four American citizens. The contract, signed in Houston, contained a provision allowing for the resolution of disputes through the courts of Peru.