Aircraft safety record
Kaman helicopter accidents
Safety record and accident history for Kaman helicopters, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
11
Confirmed fatalities
3
Fatal incidents
3
Fatal rate
27.3%
Most affected models
Kaman K-120011 incidents
Probable causes
Unknown4 incidents
Under investigation3 incidents
Mechanical failure3 incidents
Pilot error1 incident
How many Kaman helicopter crashes have there been?
This database holds 11 incidents involving Kaman helicopters, from 2008 to 2026. The worst year was 2017, with 2. They account for 3 recorded deathsacross 3 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 Kaman model crashes most often?
The Kaman K-1200 appears most often, with 11 incidents.
What causes Kaman helicopter accidents?
Where a cause was established, the most common is mechanical failure, in 3 accidents.
| Date | Location | Model | Fatalities | Severity | Cause | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | 🇺🇸Gunnison, United States | K-1200 | 1 | fatal | Under investigation | AP ↗ |
| 2025-08-22 | 🇺🇸Eagle, United States | K-1200 | — | unknown | Under investigation | NTSB ↗ |
| 2025-07-23 | 🇨🇭Siviez, Switzerland | K-1200 | — | serious | Under investigation | NTSB ↗ |
| 2023-01-24 | 🇺🇸Sweet Home, United States | K-1200 | — | unknown | Pilot error | NTSB CAROL ↗ |
| 2021-10-04 | 🇨🇦Whistler, Canada | K-1200 | — | unknown | Unknown | NTSB ↗ |
| 2021-09-20 | 🇯🇵Okuwa, Japan | K-1200 | — | unknown | Unknown | NTSB ↗ |
| 2020-08-24 | 🇺🇸Pine Grove, United States | K-1200 | 1 | fatal | Mechanical failure | NTSB ↗ |
| 2017-03-13 | 🇺🇸Julian, United States | K-1200 | — | unknown | Unknown | NTSB ↗ |
| 2017-03-12 | 🇺🇸Julian, United States | K-1200 | — | unknown | Mechanical failure | NTSB CAROL ↗ |
| 2010-06-16 | 🇺🇸Donnelly, United States | K-1200 | 1 | fatal | Mechanical failure | NTSB ↗ |
| 2008-12-17 | 🇺🇸Santa Clarita, United States | K-1200 | — | minor | Unknown | NTSB ↗ |