Annual report
Helicopter incidents in 1972
7 incidents recorded worldwide in 1972.
How many helicopter crashes were there in 1972?
This database records 7 helicopter incidents worldwide in 1972, in which 2 peoplewere killed across 1 fatal accident. The most affected country was Hong Kong, 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 1972?
The most frequently recorded type was the Aerospatiale SE 3160 Alouette III, in 1 incident.
Total incidents
7
Fatalities
2
Fatal incidents
1
| Date | Location | Aircraft | Fatalities | Severity | Cause | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-10-17 | 🇿🇼Gweru, Zimbabwe | Aerospatiale SE 3160 Alouette III | 2 | fatal | Weather | Rhodesian Forces |
| 1972-07-25 | 🇩🇰Baldersbrønde, Denmark | Schweizer 269A-1 | - | serious | Wire strike | Danish aircraft register |
| 1972-05-11 | 🇭🇰Kai Tak, Hong Kong | Westland Whirlwind HAR.10 | - | minor | Weather | UK Serials |
| 1972-04-21 | 🇲🇹Malta Luqa Airport, Malta | Aerospatiale SA 316B Alouette III | - | minor | Unknown | AirHistory.n |
| 1972-03-16 | 🇭🇰Tolo Harbour, Hong Kong | Westland Sioux AH.1 | - | minor | Pilot error | UK Serials |
| 1972-01-20 | 🇸🇬near RAF Tengah, Singapore | Westland Wasp HAS.1 | - | unknown | Mechanical failure | UK Serials |
| 1972-01-06 | 🇲🇹Valletta Harbour, Malta | Westland Wessex HAS.3 | - | minor | Mechanical failure | UK Serials |