🇵🇭Helicopter incidents in Philippines
4 helicopter incidents recorded in Philippines from our database, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
How many helicopter crashes have there been in Philippines?
This database records 4 helicopter incidents in Philippines, the earliest in 2010 and the most recent in 2025. The worst single year was 2010, with 1 incident.
How many people have died in helicopter crashes in Philippines?
8 deaths across 2 fatal accidents, which is 50% of all incidents recorded here. Every other accident in Philippines was survived by everyone on board. The deadliest was on 2023-03-01 at Mangsee Island, which killed 4.
Which helicopters crash most often in Philippines?
The most frequently recorded type is the Robinson R44 with 2 incidents, followed by the Aerospatiale SE 3130 Alouette II with 1. That reflects how many of each type fly in Philippines rather than how safe they are.
| Date | Location | Aircraft | Fatalities | Severity | Cause | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-01 | San Miguel | Robinson R44 | — | unknown | Under investigation | NTSB ↗ |
| 2023-03-01 | Mangsee Island | Aerospatiale SE 3130 Alouette II | 4 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB ↗ |
| 2017-12-02 | Bacoor | Enstrom 480 | — | minor | Unknown | NTSB ↗ |
| 2010-05-17 | Lucena City | Robinson R44 | 4 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB ↗ |
Coverage for Philippines 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.