🇮🇷Helicopter incidents in Iran
2 helicopter incidents recorded in Iran from our database, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
How many helicopter crashes have there been in Iran?
This database records 2 helicopter incidents in Iran, the earliest in 2008 and the most recent in 2024. The worst single year was 2008, with 1 incident.
How many people have died in helicopter crashes in Iran?
15 deaths across 2 fatal accidents, which is 100% of all incidents recorded here. The deadliest was on 2024-05-19 at Varzaqan, which killed 8.
Which helicopters crash most often in Iran?
The most frequently recorded type is the Bell 212 with 2 incidents. That reflects how many of each type fly in Iran rather than how safe they are.
What causes helicopter crashes in Iran?
Where a cause has been established, the most common is controlled flight into terrain, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-19 | Varzaqan, East Azerbaijan | Bell 212 | 8 | fatal | CFIT / Terrain | Wikipedia ↗ |
| 2008-09-03 | Persian Gulf | Bell 212 | 7 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB ↗ |
Coverage for Iran 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.