🇷🇺Helicopter incidents in Russia
69 helicopter incidents recorded in Russia from our database, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
How many helicopter crashes have there been in Russia?
This database records 69 helicopter incidents in Russia, the earliest in 2002 and the most recent in 2026. 10 have been recorded so far in 2026. The worst single year was 2026, with 10 incidents.
How many people have died in helicopter crashes in Russia?
250 deaths across 44 fatal accidents, which is 64% of all incidents recorded here. Every other accident in Russia was survived by everyone on board. The deadliest was on 2002-08-19 at Khankala, which killed 127.
Which helicopters crash most often in Russia?
The most frequently recorded type is the Robinson R44 with 26 incidents, followed by the Robinson R66 with 14. That reflects how many of each type fly in Russia rather than how safe they are.
What causes helicopter crashes in Russia?
Where a cause has been established, the most common is mechanical failure, in 3 accidents, then pilot error in 2. Many records carry no established cause, either because the investigation is open or because none was published.