Aircraft safety record
Amateur-built helicopter accidents
Safety record and accident history for Amateur-built helicopters, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
1
Confirmed fatalities
0
Fatal incidents
0
Fatal rate
0.0%
Most affected models
Probable causes
Mechanical failure1 incident
How many Amateur-built helicopter crashes have there been?
This database holds 1 incident involving Amateur-built helicopters, from 2026 to 2026. The worst year was 2026, with 1. They account for 0 recorded deathsacross 0 fatal accidents.
A high count reflects how many of a manufacturer's aircraft are flying, not how safe they are. Comparing manufacturers needs flight hours, which are not published for most of the world.
Which Amateur-built model crashes most often?
The Amateur-built Coaxial ultralight helicopter appears most often, with 1 incident.
What causes Amateur-built helicopter accidents?
Where a cause was established, the most common is mechanical failure, in 1 accidents.
| Date | Location | Model | Fatalities | Severity | Cause | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 🇨🇳Xi'an, China | Coaxial ultralight helicopter | — | minor | Mechanical failure | Sina Finance ↗ |