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Helicopter incidents in France
26 helicopter incidents recorded in France from our database, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
26
Confirmed fatalities
38
Fatal incidents
17
Peak year
2018 (3)
| Date | Location | Aircraft | Fatalities | Severity | Cause | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 | Conques sur Orbiel , OF | Hughes 369 | — | unknown | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2025-11-29 | Malawa | Robinson R44 | 2 | fatal | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2024-05-03 | Bages, OF | Bell 206 | — | unknown | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2024-01-11 | Cannes Mandelieu | Robinson R22 | 2 | fatal | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2023-10-31 | Cirque de Salazie, OF | Robinson R44 | 4 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB |
| 2023-07-12 | Arles | Agusta Bell 47G | — | unknown | Unknown | NTSB |
| 2023-07-04 | Sainte-Marthe | Bell 47 | 1 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB |
| 2022-11-01 | Gien | Leonardo AW109 | — | unknown | Unknown | NTSB |
| 2022-01-06 | 63 Puy-de-Dome | Robinson R44 | 2 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB |
| 2021-02-09 | Courchevel, OF | Bell 206B | 2 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB |
| 2019-01-25 | Megeve | Eurocopter AS350 | 7 | fatal | CFIT / Terrain | NTSB |
| 2018-11-05 | Saint Pierre | RotorWay EXEC | 1 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB |
| 2018-05-02 | Cacao | Agusta Bell AB206B | 2 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB |
| 2018-04-05 | Crestet | RotorWay EXEC | 1 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB |
| 2017-07-05 | Bonvilliers | SCHWEIZER(HUGHES) SCHWEIZER 269C | — | unknown | Unknown | NTSB |
| 2017-03-15 | Figeac | Bell 206 | 1 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB |
| 2016-12-12 | Cannes | Robinson R22 | — | unknown | Unknown | NTSB |
| 2016-05-09 | Aube | Robinson R22 | 1 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB |
| 2015-08-04 | Ramatuelle | Hughes 369 | — | unknown | Unknown | NTSB |
| 2015-05-18 | Bocognano, Corse-du-Sud | Hughes 369 | — | serious | Unknown | NTSB |
| 2013-12-20 | Bordeaux | Robinson R44 | 4 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB |
| 2013-10-26 | Torreilles | Robinson R22 ALPHA | — | unknown | Unknown | NTSB |
| 2012-09-03 | Nyons | Robinson R44 | 2 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB |
| 2011-07-11 | Burma, PO | Sikorsky S-76 | 3 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB |
| 2010-12-09 | Tourrettes-sur-Loup | Robinson R22 | 2 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB |
| 2009-01-02 | Molesmes | Eurocopter EC 135 T2 | 1 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB |