Aircraft safety record
Westland helicopter accidents
Safety record and accident history for Westland helicopters, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
56
Confirmed fatalities
36
Fatal incidents
9
Fatal rate
16.1%
Most affected models
Westland Whirlwind HAS.710 incidents
Westland Scout AH.17 incidents
Westland Whirlwind HAR.106 incidents
Westland Wasp HAS.15 incidents
Westland Wessex HAS.15 incidents
Probable causes
Mechanical failure30 incidents
Unknown10 incidents
Pilot error5 incidents
Weather4 incidents
How many Westland helicopter crashes have there been?
This database holds 56 incidents involving Westland helicopters, from 1950 to 2026. The worst year was 1972, with 4. They account for 36 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 Westland model crashes most often?
The Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 appears most often, with 10 incidents, then the Westland Scout AH.1 with 7.
What causes Westland helicopter accidents?
Where a cause was established, the most common is mechanical failure, in 30 accidents.