π¦π·Helicopter incidents in Argentina
14 helicopter incidents recorded in Argentina from our database, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
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.
| Date | Location | Aircraft | Fatalities | Severity | Cause | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | Ischigualasto | Bell 412 | 7 | fatal | Under investigation | AFP β |
| 2024-05-20 | Municipio de Berazategui | Robinson R22 | β | unknown | Under investigation | NTSB β |
| 2023-11-26 | Ramallo | Robinson R66 | 1 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB β |
| 2023-08-29 | Buenos Aires | Robinson R66 | β | unknown | Unknown | NTSB β |
| 2023-06-18 | San Carlos de BolΓvar | Robinson R44 | β | unknown | Unknown | NTSB β |
| 2022-07-22 | Buenos Aires | Robinson R44 | β | unknown | Unknown | NTSB β |
| 2022-02-27 | Canals | Robinson R22 | β | unknown | Unknown | NTSB β |
| 2021-12-29 | QuillΓ©n, NeuquΓ©n | Bell 412 | 2 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB β |
| 2021-11-17 | Rauch | Robinson R22 | 1 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB β |
| 2015-12-12 | Mendoza Province | Bell 206 | 2 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB β |
| 2015-03-09 | Villa Castelli | Eurocopter AS350 | 5 | fatal | Midair collision | Al Jazeera β |
| 2015-03-09 | Villa Castelli | Eurocopter AS350 | 5 | fatal | Pilot error | Al Jazeera β |
| 2013-10-11 | Gobierno | Bell 407 | 1 | fatal | Wire strike | NTSB β |
| 2010-06-18 | Buenos Aires | MBB Bo 105 | 2 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB β |