Aircraft model
Aerospatiale SA 318C accident history
Complete safety record for the Aerospatiale SA 318C, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
2
Confirmed fatalities
3
Fatal incidents
1
Fatal rate
50.0%
Probable causes
Pilot error1 incident
Unknown1 incident
Where incidents occurred
1 incident
1 incident
Why these are filed here
Aerospatiale was formed in 1970, absorbing Sud Aviation, and its helicopter division became part of Eurocopter in 1992. The SA-numbered types, among them the Alouette, Lama, Gazelle and Puma, are filed here rather than under Eurocopter, since they predate that company.
How many SA 318C crashes have there been?
2 recorded incidents involving the Aerospatiale SA 318C, from 2010 to 2013, with 3 deathsacross 1 fatal accident. The deadliest was on 2010-04-11 at near Anjozorobe, Madagascar, which killed 3.
What causes SA 318C accidents?
The most common established cause is pilot error, in 1 of them.
Where do SA 318C accidents happen?
| Date | Location | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-08 | 🇺🇸South Bay, United States | — |
| 2010-04-11 | 🇲🇬near Anjozorobe, Madagascar | 3 |