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Helicopter incidents in France
25 helicopter incidents recorded in France from our database, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
25
Confirmed fatalities
31
Fatal incidents
16
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 | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2023-07-12 | Arles | Agusta Bell 47G | — | unknown | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2023-07-04 | Sainte-Marthe | Bell 47 | 1 | fatal | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2022-11-01 | Gien | LEONARDO AW109 | — | unknown | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2022-01-06 | 63 Puy-de-Dome | Robinson R44 | 2 | fatal | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2021-02-09 | Courchevel, OF | Bell 206B | 2 | fatal | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2018-11-05 | Saint Pierre | RotorWay EXEC | 1 | fatal | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2018-05-02 | Cacao | Agusta Bell AB206B | 2 | fatal | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2018-04-05 | Crestet | RotorWay EXEC | 1 | fatal | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2017-07-05 | Bonvilliers | SCHWEIZER(HUGHES) SCHWEIZER 269C | — | unknown | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2017-03-15 | Figeac | Bell 206 | 1 | fatal | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2016-12-12 | Cannes | Robinson R22 | — | unknown | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2016-05-09 | Aube | Robinson R22 | 1 | fatal | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2015-08-04 | Ramatuelle | Hughes 369 | — | unknown | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2015-05-18 | Bocognano, Corse-du-Sud | Hughes 369 | — | unknown | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2013-12-20 | Bordeaux | Robinson R44 | 4 | fatal | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2013-10-26 | Torreilles | Robinson R22 ALPHA | — | unknown | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2012-09-03 | Nyons | Robinson R44 | 2 | fatal | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2011-07-11 | Burma, PO | Sikorsky S-76 | 3 | fatal | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2010-12-09 | Tourrettes-sur-Loup | Robinson R22 | 2 | fatal | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2009-01-02 | Molesmes | Eurocopter Deutsch EC 135 T2 | 1 | fatal | Under investigation | NTSB |