Annual report
Helicopter incidents in 1968
7 incidents recorded worldwide in 1968.
How many helicopter crashes were there in 1968?
This database records 7 helicopter incidents worldwide in 1968, in which 50 peoplewere killed across 4 fatal accidents. The most affected country was United States, 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 1968?
The most frequently recorded type was the Sikorsky S-61L, in 2 incidents.
Total incidents
7
Fatalities
50
Fatal incidents
4
| Date | Location | Aircraft | Fatalities | Severity | Cause | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-08-30 | 🇭🇰Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong | Bell 47G-5 | 1 | fatal | Pilot error | CAD Hong Kon |
| 1968-08-14 | 🇺🇸Compton, United States | Sikorsky S-61L | 21 | fatal | Mechanical failure | Wikipedia |
| 1968-07-24 | 🇩🇰Hesselbjerg, Denmark | Schweizer 269A-1 | - | serious | Unknown | OY-Reg |
| 1968-05-31 | 🇲🇬Tsiroanomandidy, Madagascar | Aerospatiale SE 3160 Alouette III | - | minor | Unknown | World Air Forces |
| 1968-05-22 | 🇺🇸Paramount, United States | Sikorsky S-61L | 23 | fatal | Mechanical failure | Wikipedia |
| 1968-04-04 | 🇸🇬RNAS Sembawang, Singapore | Westland Wessex HU5 | - | minor | Mechanical failure | UK Serials |
| 1968-02-10 | 🇩🇰Vadehavet, Denmark | Sikorsky S-61A-1 | 5 | fatal | CFIT / Terrain | Flyvevabnet |