πΈπͺHelicopter incidents in Sweden
21 helicopter incidents recorded in Sweden from our database, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
How many helicopter crashes have there been in Sweden?
This database records 21 helicopter incidents in Sweden, the earliest in 2000 and the most recent in 2026. 1 has been recorded so far in 2026. The worst single year was 2019, with 4 incidents.
How many people have died in helicopter crashes in Sweden?
21 deaths across 9 fatal accidents, which is 43% of all incidents recorded here. Every other accident in Sweden was survived by everyone on board. The deadliest was on 2003-11-18 at Roro, which killed 6.
Which helicopters crash most often in Sweden?
The most frequently recorded type is the Bell 206B with 2 incidents, followed by the Bell 206L-1 with 2. That reflects how many of each type fly in Sweden rather than how safe they are.
What causes helicopter crashes in Sweden?
Where a cause has been established, the most common is pilot error, in 9 accidents, then weather 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | GnosjΓΆ | Eurocopter AS350B3e | β | minor | Mechanical failure | SVT β |
| 2025-11-27 | Gothenburg | Robinson R22 | β | minor | Pilot error | SHK β |
| 2025-03-20 | Abisko | Eurocopter EC130 T2 | 2 | fatal | Weather | SVT β |
| 2024-11-18 | Langtora | Hughes 500E | β | serious | Pilot error | SHK β |
| 2023-07-01 | Adolfstrom | Bell 206B | β | minor | Pilot error | SHK β |
| 2022-06-26 | Harnosand | Bell 206B | β | serious | Pilot error | SHK β |
| 2021-11-16 | Asang | Eurocopter AS350B3 | 1 | fatal | Pilot error | SHK β |
| 2021-03-17 | Leksand | Robinson R44 | 1 | fatal | Pilot error | SHK β |
| 2019-10-08 | Kiruna | Bell 206L-1 | β | serious | Pilot error | SHK β |
| 2019-08-10 | VuoggatjΓ₯lme | Bell 206L-1 | β | minor | Mechanical failure | SHK β |
| 2019-06-04 | Porjus | Bell 206L-3 | β | serious | Pilot error | SHK β |
| 2019-03-17 | Sjobo | AutoGyro MTOsport | β | minor | Weather | Expressen β |
| 2017-09-26 | Norrbotten | Hughes 369 | 1 | fatal | Unknown | NTSB β |
| 2015-02-06 | Oresten | Schweizer 269A | β | minor | Unknown | NTSB β |
| 2014-09-11 | Umea | Leonardo AW139 | β | serious | Pilot error | SHK β |
| 2014-07-14 | Kungsangen | MD Helicopters 600N | β | minor | Unknown | NTSB β |
| 2007-09-11 | Tingsryd | MBB Bo 105 | β | fatal | Under investigation | The Local β |
| 2007-09-11 | Tingsryd | MBB Bo 105 | 4 | fatal | Under investigation | The Local β |
| 2004-09-11 | Vattefjall | β | 3 | fatal | Unknown | Key Aero β |
| 2003-11-18 | Roro | Eurocopter AS332 Puma | 6 | fatal | Under investigation | Dagens Nyhet β |
| 2000-08-10 | Kebnekaise | β | 3 | fatal | CFIT / Terrain | Key Aero β |