🇪🇸Helicopter incidents in Spain
49 helicopter incidents recorded in Spain from our database, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
How many helicopter crashes have there been in Spain?
This database records 49 helicopter incidents in Spain, the earliest in 2009 and the most recent in 2026. 6 have been recorded so far in 2026. The worst single year was 2020, with 7 incidents.
How many people have died in helicopter crashes in Spain?
31 deaths across 13 fatal accidents, which is 27% of all incidents recorded here. Every other accident in Spain was survived by everyone on board. The deadliest was on 2019-08-25 at Inca, Mallorca, which killed 7.
Which helicopters crash most often in Spain?
The most frequently recorded type is the Robinson R44 Raven II with 4 incidents, followed by the Bell 412 with 4. That reflects how many of each type fly in Spain rather than how safe they are.
What causes helicopter crashes in Spain?
Where a cause has been established, the most common is pilot error, in 12 accidents, then wire strikes in 8. Many records carry no established cause, either because the investigation is open or because none was published.