Leonardo helicopter accidents
Safety record and accident history for Leonardo helicopters, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Agusta and GKN Westland merged in 2000 to form AgustaWestland, which was absorbed into Leonardo in 2016. The AW-numbered types are filed under Leonardo. The earlier A109 and A119 are filed under Agusta.
How many Leonardo helicopter crashes have there been?
This database holds 84 incidents involving Leonardo helicopters, from 2008 to 2026. The worst year was 2017, with 9. They account for 99 recorded deathsacross 19 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 Leonardo model crashes most often?
The Leonardo AW139 appears most often, with 39 incidents, then the Leonardo AW119 Mk II with 10.
What causes Leonardo helicopter accidents?
Where a cause was established, the most common is pilot error, in 25 accidents.