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Incidents-2004
Annual report

Helicopter incidents in 2004

14 incidents recorded worldwide in 2004.

How many helicopter crashes were there in 2004?

This database records 14 helicopter incidents worldwide in 2004, in which 11 peoplewere killed across 3 fatal accidents. The most affected country was Ireland, with 4.

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 2004?

The most frequently recorded type was the Kamov Ka-26, in 2 incidents.

Total incidents
14
Fatalities
11
Fatal incidents
3
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DateLocationAircraftFatalitiesSeverityCauseSource
2004-11-30🇳🇱Den Helder, NetherlandsSikorsky S-61N-seriousPilot errorDutch Safety
2004-11-02🇮🇪IrelandRobinson R44 Raven II-unknownUnknownAAIU
2004-09-11🇸🇪Vattefjall, Sweden-3fatalUnknownKey Aero
2004-09-10🇭🇺Medgyesegyháza, HungaryKamov Ka-26-unknownWire strikeTSB Hungary
2004-09-01🇦🇪northern Arabian Gulf, United Arab EmiratesSikorsky UH-3H Sea King-seriousMechanical failureAir Forces Monthly
2004-07-31🇭🇺Dunaújváros, HungaryKamov Ka-26-minorUnknownTSB Hungary
2004-06-13🇮🇪Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, IrelandBell 206B-seriousMechanical failureAAIU
2004-06-08🇫🇷off Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, FranceEurocopter AS 350BA Ecureuil5fatalUnknownAviation Saf
2004-04-12🇮🇪IrelandRobinson R22 B2-unknownUnknownAAIU
2004-04-08🇰🇪Aberdare National Park, KenyaBell 206L-4-seriousPilot errorKenya DAAI
2004-04-05🇮🇪Newgrange, IrelandBell 206B II-seriousMechanical failureAAIU
2004-02-28🇵🇹Benavente, PortugalRotorWay Exec 162F-unknownUnknownGPIAA
2004-02-08🇦🇶Weddell Sea, AntarcticaWestland Lynx HAS3S-seriousUnknownMercoPress
2004-01-29🇷🇴3 km from Posta Calnau, Buzau County, RomaniaIAR 316B Alouette III3fatalWeatherScramble
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