🇶🇦Helicopter incidents in Qatar
5 helicopter incidents recorded in Qatar from our database, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
How many helicopter crashes have there been in Qatar?
This database records 5 helicopter incidents in Qatar, the earliest in 1969 and the most recent in 2026. 1 has been recorded so far in 2026. The worst single year was 1969, with 1 incident.
How many people have died in helicopter crashes in Qatar?
9 deaths across 2 fatal accidents, which is 40% of all incidents recorded here. Every other accident in Qatar was survived by everyone on board. The deadliest was on 2026-03-21 at sea off Qatar, which killed 7.
Which helicopters crash most often in Qatar?
The most frequently recorded type is the Leonardo AW139 with 2 incidents, followed by the Sikorsky S-62A with 1. That reflects how many of each type fly in Qatar rather than how safe they are.
What causes helicopter crashes in Qatar?
Where a cause has been established, the most common is mechanical failure, in 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-21 | sea off Qatar | — | 7 | fatal | Mechanical failure | Qatar Tribun ↗ |
| 2011-05-02 | Doha International Airport | Leonardo AW139 | — | serious | Mechanical failure | ANSV ↗ |
| 2009-08-25 | Doha | Leonardo AW139 | — | serious | Mechanical failure | AIN Online ↗ |
| 1997-05-17 | near Doha | Aerospatiale SA 342L Gazelle | 2 | fatal | Unknown | Scramble |
| 1969-04-10 | near Doha Shell Heliport | Sikorsky S-62A | — | serious | Mechanical failure | NTSB |
Coverage for Qatar 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.