Annual report
Helicopter incidents in 1977
8 incidents recorded worldwide in 1977.
How many helicopter crashes were there in 1977?
This database records 8 helicopter incidents worldwide in 1977, in which 61 peoplewere killed across 4 fatal accidents. The most affected country was Denmark, 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 1977?
The most frequently recorded type was the Schweizer 269C, in 2 incidents.
Total incidents
8
Fatalities
61
Fatal incidents
4
| Date | Location | Aircraft | Fatalities | Severity | Cause | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-09-29 | 🇸🇬HMS Tiger, Far Eastern waters, Singapore | Westland Wasp HAS.1 | - | minor | Weather | UK Serials |
| 1977-09-26 | 🇩🇰Hadsund, Jutland, Denmark | Schweizer 269C | - | serious | Unknown | OY-Reg |
| 1977-09-14 | 🇦🇪Dubai Creek, United Arab Emirates | Westland Whirlwind 3 | - | serious | Unknown | British Civil Aircraft Registrations |
| 1977-07-22 | 🇩🇰Bårse, Denmark | Schweizer 269A | - | serious | Unknown | OY-Reg |
| 1977-05-10 | 🇮🇱Na'aran, Israel | Sikorsky CH-53 | 54 | fatal | CFIT / Terrain | Wikipedia |
| 1977-04-25 | 🇮🇸Mælifellssandur, Iceland | Schweizer 269C | 2 | fatal | CFIT / Terrain | RNF |
| 1977-03-09 | 🇭🇺Lake Balaton, Hungary | Kamov Ka-26 | 2 | fatal | Unknown | Soviet Transports |
| 1977-01-11 | 🇦🇶Livingston Island, Antarctica | Bell 212 | 3 | fatal | Unknown | Helis.com |