Annual report
Helicopter incidents in 1973
3 incidents recorded worldwide in 1973.
How many helicopter crashes were there in 1973?
This database records 3 helicopter incidents worldwide in 1973, in which 3 peoplewere killed across 2 fatal accidents. The most affected country was Portugal, 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 1973?
The most frequently recorded type was the Aerospatiale SE 3160 Alouette III, in 2 incidents.
Total incidents
3
Fatalities
3
Fatal incidents
2
| Date | Location | Aircraft | Fatalities | Severity | Cause | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-04-19 | 🇵🇹Castelo de Bode, Portugal | Aerospatiale SE 3160 Alouette III | 1 | fatal | Unknown | Scramble |
| 1973-02-25 | 🇯🇲Jamaica | Bell 206B II | - | unknown | Unknown | Scramble |
| 1973-02-21 | 🇿🇼Rushinga, Zimbabwe | Aerospatiale SE 3160 Alouette III | 2 | fatal | CFIT / Terrain | Rhodesian Forces |