🇧🇷Helicopter incidents in Brazil
82 helicopter incidents recorded in Brazil from our database, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
How many helicopter crashes have there been in Brazil?
This database records 82 helicopter incidents in Brazil, the earliest in 2008 and the most recent in 2026. 7 have been recorded so far in 2026. The worst single year was 2025, with 9 incidents.
How many people have died in helicopter crashes in Brazil?
135 deaths across 51 fatal accidents, which is 62% of all incidents recorded here. Every other accident in Brazil was survived by everyone on board. The deadliest was on 2012-05-08 at Piranhas, which killed 8.
Which helicopters crash most often in Brazil?
The most frequently recorded type is the Robinson R44 with 27 incidents, followed by the Bell 206 with 12. That reflects how many of each type fly in Brazil rather than how safe they are.
What causes helicopter crashes in Brazil?
Where a cause has been established, the most common is weather, in 3 accidents, then midair collision in 2. Many records carry no established cause, either because the investigation is open or because none was published.