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πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·Helicopter incidents in Argentina

14 helicopter incidents recorded in Argentina from our database, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.

Total incidents
14
Confirmed fatalities
26
Fatal incidents
9
Peak year
2015 (3)

How many helicopter crashes have there been in Argentina?

This database records 14 helicopter incidents in Argentina, the earliest in 2010 and the most recent in 2026. 1 has been recorded so far in 2026. The worst single year was 2015, with 3 incidents.

How many people have died in helicopter crashes in Argentina?

26 deaths across 9 fatal accidents, which is 64% of all incidents recorded here. Every other accident in Argentina was survived by everyone on board. The deadliest was on 2026-07-29 at Ischigualasto, which killed 7.

Which helicopters crash most often in Argentina?

The most frequently recorded type is the Robinson R22 with 3 incidents, followed by the Robinson R44 with 2. That reflects how many of each type fly in Argentina rather than how safe they are.

What causes helicopter crashes in Argentina?

Where a cause has been established, the most common is wire strikes, in 1 accidents, then pilot error in 1. Many records carry no established cause, either because the investigation is open or because none was published.

DateLocationAircraftFatalitiesSeverityCauseSource
2026-07-29IschigualastoBell 4127fatalUnder investigationAFP β†—
2024-05-20Municipio de BerazateguiRobinson R22β€”unknownUnder investigationNTSB β†—
2023-11-26RamalloRobinson R661fatalUnknownNTSB β†—
2023-08-29Buenos AiresRobinson R66β€”unknownUnknownNTSB β†—
2023-06-18San Carlos de BolΓ­varRobinson R44β€”unknownUnknownNTSB β†—
2022-07-22Buenos AiresRobinson R44β€”unknownUnknownNTSB β†—
2022-02-27CanalsRobinson R22β€”unknownUnknownNTSB β†—
2021-12-29QuillΓ©n, NeuquΓ©nBell 4122fatalUnknownNTSB β†—
2021-11-17RauchRobinson R221fatalUnknownNTSB β†—
2015-12-12Mendoza ProvinceBell 2062fatalUnknownNTSB β†—
2015-03-09Villa CastelliEurocopter AS3505fatalMidair collisionAl Jazeera β†—
2015-03-09Villa CastelliEurocopter AS3505fatalPilot errorAl Jazeera β†—
2013-10-11GobiernoBell 4071fatalWire strikeNTSB β†—
2010-06-18Buenos AiresMBB Bo 1052fatalUnknownNTSB β†—
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