Annual report
Helicopter incidents in 1960
5 incidents recorded worldwide in 1960.
How many helicopter crashes were there in 1960?
This database records 5 helicopter incidents worldwide in 1960, in which 0 peoplewere killed across 0 fatal accidents. The most affected country was Malta, with 2.
Counts for earlier years are lower partly because fewer accidents from that period have been found and verified, not only because fewer happened.
Which helicopters were involved in 1960?
The most frequently recorded type was the Westland Whirlwind HAS.7, in 3 incidents.
Total incidents
5
Fatalities
0
Fatal incidents
0
| Date | Location | Aircraft | Fatalities | Severity | Cause | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960-05-20 | 🇱🇸Lesotho | Aerospatiale SE 3130 Alouette II | - | unknown | Unknown | Rotorspot |
| 1960-05-18 | 🇲🇹Mediterranean Sea off Hal Far, Malta | Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 | - | minor | Mechanical failure | UK Serials |
| 1960-04-10 | 🇸🇬HMS Albion, off Singapore, Singapore | Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 | - | minor | Mechanical failure | UK Serials |
| 1960-04-06 | 🇲🇹Mediterranean Sea off Malta, Malta | Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 | - | serious | Mechanical failure | UK Serials |
| 1960-01-20 | 🇵🇹Portugal | Aerospatiale SE 3130 Alouette II | - | unknown | Unknown | Scramble |