🇬🇱Helicopter incidents in Greenland
16 helicopter incidents recorded in Greenland from our database, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
How many helicopter crashes have there been in Greenland?
This database records 16 helicopter incidents in Greenland, the earliest in 1983 and the most recent in 2024. The worst single year was 2007, with 3 incidents.
How many people have died in helicopter crashes in Greenland?
14 deaths across 6 fatal accidents, which is 38% of all incidents recorded here. Every other accident in Greenland was survived by everyone on board. The deadliest was on 1991-01-03 at 7km W of Uummannaq, which killed 5.
Which helicopters crash most often in Greenland?
The most frequently recorded type is the Bell 212 with 3 incidents, followed by the Eurocopter AS 350B3 Ecureuil with 2. That reflects how many of each type fly in Greenland rather than how safe they are.
What causes helicopter crashes in Greenland?
Where a cause has been established, the most common is pilot error, in 5 accidents, then mechanical failure in 5. Many records carry no established cause, either because the investigation is open or because none was published.