Annual report
Helicopter incidents in 1966
2 incidents recorded worldwide in 1966.
How many helicopter crashes were there in 1966?
This database records 2 helicopter incidents worldwide in 1966, in which 4 peoplewere killed across 1 fatal accident. The most affected country was Hong Kong, 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 1966?
The most frequently recorded type was the Westland Wessex HAS.1, in 1 incident.
Total incidents
2
Fatalities
4
Fatal incidents
1
| Date | Location | Aircraft | Fatalities | Severity | Cause | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-10-07 | 🇭🇰South China Sea, Hong Kong | Westland Wessex HAS.1 | 4 | fatal | Mechanical failure | UK Serials |
| 1966-05-21 | 🇩🇰Værløse Air Base, Denmark | Agusta-Bell AB 47J | - | serious | Unknown | Milfly |