Aircraft safety record
Sikorsky helicopter accidents
Safety record and accident history for Sikorsky helicopters, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
178
Confirmed fatalities
536
Fatal incidents
65
Fatal rate
36.5%
Most affected models
Sikorsky S-9216 incidents
Sikorsky S-7612 incidents
Sikorsky UH-6010 incidents
Sikorsky S-92A5 incidents
Sikorsky UH-60M4 incidents
Probable causes
Unknown39 incidents
Pilot error20 incidents
Under investigation15 incidents
Mechanical failure11 incidents
How many Sikorsky helicopter crashes have there been?
This database holds 178 incidents involving Sikorsky helicopters, from 1958 to 2026. The worst year was 2013, with 12. They account for 536 recorded deathsacross 65 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 Sikorsky model crashes most often?
The Sikorsky S-92 appears most often, with 19 incidents, then the Sikorsky S-61N with 15.
What causes Sikorsky helicopter accidents?
Where a cause was established, the most common is mechanical failure, in 39 accidents.
Showing 100 most recent of 178 total incidents.