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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎHelicopter incidents in Finland

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

Total incidents
17
Confirmed fatalities
4
Fatal incidents
2
Peak year
2012 (3)

How many helicopter crashes have there been in Finland?

This database records 17 helicopter incidents in Finland, the earliest in 2012 and the most recent in 2026. 2 have been recorded so far in 2026. The worst single year was 2012, with 3 incidents.

How many people have died in helicopter crashes in Finland?

4 deaths across 2 fatal accidents, which is 12% of all incidents recorded here. Every other accident in Finland was survived by everyone on board. The deadliest was on 2025-05-17 at near Eura, which killed 3.

Which helicopters crash most often in Finland?

The most frequently recorded type is the Robinson R44 Raven I with 2 incidents, followed by the Robinson R44 Clipper II with 2. That reflects how many of each type fly in Finland rather than how safe they are.

What causes helicopter crashes in Finland?

Where a cause has been established, the most common is pilot error, in 3 accidents, then mechanical failure in 2. Many records carry no established cause, either because the investigation is open or because none was published.

DateLocationAircraftFatalitiesSeverityCauseSource
2026-09-11Hikiรคntie, Hyvinkรครค, UusimaaRobinson R44 Clipper IIโ€”seriousUnknownIltalehti โ†—
2026-03-27Rousavaara, Inari, Laplandโ€”โ€”minorUnknownYle โ†—
2025-12-13Hyvinkaa Airport, UusimaaRobinson R44 Raven Iโ€”minorUnknownYle โ†—
2025-05-17near Eura, SatakuntaRobinson R44 Raven I3fatalMidair collisionSIAF (Finlan โ†—
2022-02-12Fisko Island, Brando, AlandEurocopter BK117 D-2โ€”minorPilot errorSIAF (Finlan โ†—
2020-08-24Sarvisalo, Loviisa, UusimaaHughes 500Dโ€”minorMechanical failureYle โ†—
2019-10-03Oulu Airport, North OstrobothniaEurocopter EC 120B Colibriโ€”minorPilot errorYle โ†—
2018-08-27Nellim, Inari, Laplandโ€”โ€”minorUnknownYle โ†—
2018-07-2120 km east of Kilpisjarvi, Enontekio, LaplandAutoGyro MTOsport1fatalWeatherAIBN โ†—
2018-07-12Utti Airfield, KymenlaaksoMD Helicopters MD500โ€”minorUnknownYle โ†—
2017-12-19Helsinki-Malmi Airport, UusimaaSchweizer 269Cโ€”minorUnknownLentoposti โ†—
2013-12-12Oulu Airport, North OstrobothniaEurocopter AS350B2 Ecureuilโ€”minorUnknownLentoposti โ†—
2013-10-02Haukkasuo, Kouvola, KymenlaaksoMD Helicopters MD 500Eโ€”minorUnknownKeskisuomala โ†—
2013-01-10Kammenniemi, PirkanmaaHughes 369Dโ€”unknownMechanical failureSIAF (Finlan โ†—
2012-07-12KastireHughes 500โ€”minorUnknownNTSB โ†—
2012-05-16Rasivaara, Juuka, North KareliaRobinson R44 Astroโ€”minorPilot errorSIAF (Finlan โ†—
2012-04-28Ruukki, Siikajoki, North OstrobothniaRobinson R44 Clipper IIโ€”minorUnknownIltalehti โ†—
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