π³π΄Helicopter incidents in Norway
18 helicopter incidents recorded in Norway from our database, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
How many helicopter crashes have there been in Norway?
This database records 18 helicopter incidents in Norway, the earliest in 1978 and the most recent in 2024. The worst single year was 2019, with 6 incidents.
How many people have died in helicopter crashes in Norway?
63 deaths across 10 fatal accidents, which is 56% of all incidents recorded here. Every other accident in Norway was survived by everyone on board. The deadliest was on 1978-06-26 at Bergen, which killed 18.
Which helicopters crash most often in Norway?
The most frequently recorded type is the Sikorsky S-92 with 5 incidents, followed by the Robinson R44 with 4. That reflects how many of each type fly in Norway rather than how safe they are.
What causes helicopter crashes in Norway?
Where a cause has been established, the most common is mechanical failure, in 4 accidents, then pilot error in 2. Many records carry no established cause, either because the investigation is open or because none was published.
| Date | Location | Aircraft | Fatalities | Severity | Cause | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-28 | Bergen | Sikorsky S-92 | β | unknown | Under investigation | NTSB β |
| 2023-06-05 | Sola | Sikorsky S-92 | β | unknown | Unknown | NTSB β |
| 2022-11-01 | TrΓΈndelag | Eurocopter AS350 | 2 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB β |
| 2022-03-18 | GrΓ₯tΓ₯dalen, Beiarn, Nordland | Bell-Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 4 | fatal | Pilot error | Marine Corps β |
| 2021-06-17 | Eidanger | Robinson R44 | 1 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB β |
| 2020-10-20 | Sola | Sikorsky S-92 | β | unknown | Unknown | NTSB β |
| 2020-09-25 | Sola | Sikorsky S-92 | β | unknown | Unknown | NTSB β |
| 2019-11-07 | Unkervatnet | Robinson R44 II | β | minor | Pilot error | SHK β |
| 2019-08-31 | Alta city | Eurocopter AS350 | 1 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB β |
| 2019-08-31 | Alta | Eurocopter AS350 | 6 | fatal | Unknown | Wikipedia β |
| 2019-08-01 | Follebu | Hughes 500D | β | serious | Mechanical failure | SHK β |
| 2019-03-23 | Stavnes | Robinson R44 | β | serious | Unknown | NTSB β |
| 2019-02-17 | Roeldal | Robinson R44 | 2 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB β |
| 2016-04-29 | TurΓΈy | Eurocopter EC225 | 13 | fatal | Mechanical failure | Wikipedia β |
| 2013-10-04 | Stavanger | Sikorsky S-92 | β | minor | Unknown | NTSB β |
| 2010-01-27 | Horten | Robinson R44 | 4 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB β |
| 1997-09-08 | Norwegian Sea | Eurocopter AS332L | 12 | fatal | Mechanical failure | Wikipedia β |
| 1978-06-26 | Bergen | Sikorsky S-61N | 18 | fatal | Mechanical failure | Wikipedia β |