Eurocopter EC 120B Colibri accident history
Complete safety record for the Eurocopter EC 120B Colibri, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Eurocopter was formed in 1992 by merging the helicopter divisions of Aerospatiale and MBB, and was renamed Airbus Helicopters in 2014. We file the AS and EC ranges under Eurocopter whichever name was current when a particular airframe was built. Earlier SA-numbered types are filed under Aerospatiale, the Bo 105 under MBB, and the later H-numbered types under Airbus Helicopters.
How many EC 120B Colibri crashes have there been?
5 recorded incidents involving the Eurocopter EC 120B Colibri, from 2013 to 2026, with 1 deathacross 1 fatal accident. The deadliest was on 2013-12-18 at Monchique, Portugal, which killed 1.
What causes EC 120B Colibri accidents?
The most common established cause is wire strikes, in 2 of them, then pilot error in 2.
Where do EC 120B Colibri accidents happen?
| Date | Location | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | 🇪🇸near Pinos Genil, Granada, Spain | — |
| 2019-10-03 | 🇫🇮Oulu Airport, Finland | — |
| 2019-06-25 | 🇬🇧Enniskillen Airport, County Fermanagh, United Kingdom | — |
| 2017-08-17 | 🇬🇧Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, United Kingdom | — |
| 2013-12-18 | 🇵🇹Monchique, Portugal | 1 |