Aircraft safety record
Kamov helicopter accidents
Safety record and accident history for Kamov helicopters, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
48
Confirmed fatalities
20
Fatal incidents
14
Fatal rate
29.2%
Most affected models
Probable causes
Unknown25 incidents
Mechanical failure12 incidents
Wire strike5 incidents
Pilot error3 incidents
How many Kamov helicopter crashes have there been?
This database holds 48 incidents involving Kamov helicopters, from 1970 to 2019. The worst year was 1978, with 6. They account for 20 recorded deathsacross 14 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 Kamov model crashes most often?
The Kamov Ka-26 appears most often, with 44 incidents, then the Kamov Ka-32A11BC with 2.
What causes Kamov helicopter accidents?
Where a cause was established, the most common is mechanical failure, in 12 accidents.