MD Helicopters helicopter accidents
Safety record and accident history for MD Helicopters helicopters, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
MD Helicopters was formed in 1999 when Boeing sold the former Hughes civil helicopter line. The 600 and 900 are MD designs and are filed here. The earlier 369 and 500 families, which predate the company, are filed under Hughes.
How many MD Helicopters helicopter crashes have there been?
This database holds 48 incidents involving MD Helicopters helicopters, from 1999 to 2025. The worst year was 2008, with 7. They account for 20 recorded deathsacross 9 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 MD Helicopters model crashes most often?
The MD Helicopters 600N appears most often, with 12 incidents, then the MD Helicopters 600 with 11.
What causes MD Helicopters helicopter accidents?
Where a cause was established, the most common is mechanical failure, in 7 accidents.