Aircraft safety record
Kawasaki helicopter accidents
Safety record and accident history for Kawasaki helicopters, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
3
Confirmed fatalities
1
Fatal incidents
1
Fatal rate
33.3%
Most affected models
Probable causes
Under investigation1 incident
Unknown1 incident
Pilot error1 incident
How many Kawasaki helicopter crashes have there been?
This database holds 3 incidents involving Kawasaki helicopters, from 2006 to 2024. The worst year was 2006, with 1. They account for 1 recorded deathacross 1 fatal accident.
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 Kawasaki model crashes most often?
The Kawasaki KV-107 appears most often, with 1 incident, then the Kawasaki KH4 with 1.
What causes Kawasaki helicopter accidents?
Where a cause was established, the most common is pilot error, in 1 accidents.
| Date | Location | Model | Fatalities | Severity | Cause | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-11 | 🇦🇺Tindal, Australia | KH4 | — | unknown | Under investigation | NTSB ↗ |
| 2018-08-17 | 🇦🇺Ulladulla, Australia | BK117 B-2 | 1 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB ↗ |
| 2006-10-26 | 🇸🇦Al-Aflaj, Saudi Arabia | KV-107 | — | serious | Pilot error | Police Aviat ↗ |