🇳🇬Helicopter incidents in Nigeria
26 helicopter incidents recorded in Nigeria from our database, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
How many helicopter crashes have there been in Nigeria?
This database records 26 helicopter incidents in Nigeria, the earliest in 2010 and the most recent in 2024. The worst single year was 2019, with 5 incidents.
How many people have died in helicopter crashes in Nigeria?
41 deaths across 9 fatal accidents, which is 35% of all incidents recorded here. Every other accident in Nigeria was survived by everyone on board. The deadliest was on 2024-10-24 at Bonny, which killed 8.
Which helicopters crash most often in Nigeria?
The most frequently recorded type is the Mil Mi-35P with 3 incidents, followed by the Leonardo AW139 with 2. That reflects how many of each type fly in Nigeria rather than how safe they are.
What causes helicopter crashes in Nigeria?
Where a cause has been established, the most common is mechanical failure, in 6 accidents, then pilot error in 5. Many records carry no established cause, either because the investigation is open or because none was published.