Aircraft model
Aerospatiale SA 342L Gazelle accident history
Complete safety record for the Aerospatiale SA 342L Gazelle, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
5
Confirmed fatalities
2
Fatal incidents
1
Fatal rate
20.0%
Probable causes
Unknown3 incidents
Midair collision2 incidents
Where incidents occurred
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 342L Gazelle crashes have there been?
5 recorded incidents involving the Aerospatiale SA 342L Gazelle, from 1982 to 2008, with 2 deathsacross 1 fatal accident. The deadliest was on 1997-05-17 at near Doha, Qatar, which killed 2.
What causes SA 342L Gazelle accidents?
The most common established cause is midair collision, in 2 of them.
Where do SA 342L Gazelle accidents happen?
| Date | Location | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-10-27 | 🇪🇬Kebrit Air Base, Egypt | — |
| 2008-10-27 | 🇪🇬Kebrit Air Base, Egypt | — |
| 1997-05-17 | 🇶🇦near Doha, Qatar | 2 |
| 1982-12-10 | 🇲🇦Morocco | — |
| 1982-09-11 | 🇦🇪near Dhaid, United Arab Emirates | — |