🇧🇸Helicopter incidents in Bahamas
2 helicopter incidents recorded in Bahamas from our database, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
How many helicopter crashes have there been in Bahamas?
This database records 2 helicopter incidents in Bahamas, the earliest in 2012 and the most recent in 2019. The worst single year was 2012, with 1 incident.
How many people have died in helicopter crashes in Bahamas?
8 deaths across 2 fatal accidents, which is 100% of all incidents recorded here. The deadliest was on 2019-07-04 at Big Grand Cay, which killed 7.
Which helicopters crash most often in Bahamas?
The most frequently recorded type is the Leonardo AW139 with 1 incident, followed by the Eurocopter AS355F1 with 1. That reflects how many of each type fly in Bahamas rather than how safe they are.
What causes helicopter crashes in Bahamas?
Where a cause has been established, the most common is pilot error, in 1 accidents. Many records carry no established cause, either because the investigation is open or because none was published.
| Date | Location | Aircraft | Fatalities | Severity | Cause | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-04 | Big Grand Cay | Leonardo AW139 | 7 | fatal | Pilot error | NTSB CAROL ↗ |
| 2012-11-22 | Great Guana Cay | Eurocopter AS355F1 | 1 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB ↗ |
Coverage for Bahamas is still being built. We add records continuously from national investigation authorities and contemporary reporting. If you know of an incident that isn't listed here, let us know.