🌊Helicopter incidents in International Waters
8 helicopter incidents recorded in International Waters from our database, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
How many helicopter crashes have there been in International Waters?
This database records 8 helicopter incidents in International Waters, the earliest in 2009 and the most recent in 2026. 2 have been recorded so far in 2026. The worst single year was 2025, with 2 incidents.
How many people have died in helicopter crashes in International Waters?
3 deaths across 2 fatal accidents, which is 25% of all incidents recorded here. Every other accident in International Waters was survived by everyone on board. The deadliest was on 2016-09-04 at International Waters, which killed 2.
Which helicopters crash most often in International Waters?
The most frequently recorded type is the Robinson R44 with 2 incidents, followed by the Boeing AH-64 Apache with 1. That reflects how many of each type fly in International Waters rather than how safe they are.
What causes helicopter crashes in International Waters?
Where a cause has been established, the most common is pilot error, in 1 accidents. Many records carry no established cause, either because the investigation is open or because none was published.
| Date | Location | Aircraft | Fatalities | Severity | Cause | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | Arabian Sea | Sikorsky MH-60S | 1 | fatal | Unknown | TWZ ↗ |
| 2026-06-09 | Strait of Hormuz | Boeing AH-64 Apache | — | serious | Under investigation | Aviation Saf ↗ |
| 2025-05-15 | — | Robinson R44 | — | unknown | Under investigation | NTSB ↗ |
| 2025-02-01 | — | Robinson R44 | — | serious | Under investigation | NTSB ↗ |
| 2022-01-14 | — | Hughes 369 | — | unknown | Unknown | NTSB ↗ |
| 2017-02-22 | Pacific Ocean | Hughes 369A | — | serious | Pilot error | NTSB CAROL ↗ |
| 2016-09-04 | International Waters | — | 2 | fatal | Under investigation | Fox News ↗ |
| 2009-04-05 | — | Hughes 369HS | — | minor | Unknown | NTSB ↗ |
Coverage for International Waters 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.