Annual report
Helicopter incidents in 1961
2 incidents recorded worldwide in 1961.
How many helicopter crashes were there in 1961?
This database records 2 helicopter incidents worldwide in 1961, in which 0 peoplewere killed across 0 fatal accidents. The most affected country was Malta, with 1.
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 1961?
The most frequently recorded type was the Westland Whirlwind HAS.7, in 2 incidents.
Total incidents
2
Fatalities
0
Fatal incidents
0
| Date | Location | Aircraft | Fatalities | Severity | Cause | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961-04-20 | 🇲🇹Mediterranean Sea off Malta, Malta | Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 | - | minor | Mechanical failure | UK Serials |
| 1961-02-03 | 🇭🇰South China Sea, Hong Kong | Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 | - | unknown | Mechanical failure | UK Serials |