Annual report
Helicopter incidents in 1974
5 incidents recorded worldwide in 1974.
How many helicopter crashes were there in 1974?
This database records 5 helicopter incidents worldwide in 1974, in which 8 peoplewere killed across 3 fatal accidents. The most affected country was Hungary, with 3.
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 1974?
The most frequently recorded type was the Bell UH-1H, in 1 incident.
Total incidents
5
Fatalities
8
Fatal incidents
3
| Date | Location | Aircraft | Fatalities | Severity | Cause | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-12-22 | 🇦🇶Don Samuel Bay, Nelson Island, Antarctica | Bell UH-1H | - | serious | Unknown | Irizar |
| 1974-12-11 | 🇭🇺Leányfalu, Hungary | Kamov Ka-26 | 2 | fatal | Unknown | Soviet Transports |
| 1974-08-14 | 🇿🇼Madziwa, Zimbabwe | Aerospatiale SA 316B Alouette III | 1 | fatal | Hostile action | South African War Graves Project |
| 1974-06-06 | 🇭🇺Börgönd, Hungary | Mil Mi-1MU | - | unknown | Unknown | Soviet Transports |
| 1974-05-30 | 🇭🇺Balatonalmádi, Hungary | Mil Mi-8T | 5 | fatal | Unknown | Scramble |