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🇬🇷Helicopter incidents in Greece

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

Total incidents
9
Confirmed fatalities
10
Fatal incidents
4
Peak year
2026 (5)

How many helicopter crashes have there been in Greece?

This database records 9 helicopter incidents in Greece, the earliest in 2008 and the most recent in 2026. 5 have been recorded so far in 2026. The worst single year was 2026, with 5 incidents.

How many people have died in helicopter crashes in Greece?

10 deaths across 4 fatal accidents, which is 44% of all incidents recorded here. Every other accident in Greece was survived by everyone on board. The deadliest was on 2026-08-17 at Sifnos, which killed 3.

Which helicopters crash most often in Greece?

The most frequently recorded type is the Bell 214ST with 2 incidents, followed by the Robinson R44 with 1. That reflects how many of each type fly in Greece rather than how safe they are.

What causes helicopter crashes in Greece?

Where a cause has been established, the most common is pilot error, in 1 accidents, then wire strikes in 1. Many records carry no established cause, either because the investigation is open or because none was published.

DateLocationAircraftFatalitiesSeverityCauseSource
2026-10-22Kalymnos, South AegeanBell UH-1H—minorUnder investigationTa Nea ↗
2026-08-17SifnosBell 2063fatalUnder investigationAP ↗
2026-08-02PsathaBell 214ST2fatalUnder investigationCBS News ↗
2026-08-02PsathaBell 214ST—seriousUnder investigationCBS News ↗
2026-06-25Metsovo, EpirusBell 214B—minorPilot errorProtothema.g ↗
2020-08-24Glyfada, AtticaRobinson R44—unknownUnknownNTSB ↗
2019-08-20PorosAgusta A1093fatalUnknownNTSB ↗
2017-06-23Schinias MarathonasHughes 5002fatalWire strikeNTSB ↗
2008-04-22AthensSchweizer 269C—unknownUnknownNTSB ↗

Coverage for Greece 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.

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