Annual report
Helicopter incidents in 2008
205 incidents recorded worldwide in 2008.
How many helicopter crashes were there in 2008?
This database records 205 helicopter incidents worldwide in 2008, in which 155 peoplewere killed across 55 fatal accidents. The most affected country was United States, with 156.
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 2008?
The most frequently recorded type was the Robinson R44, in 13 incidents.
Total incidents
205
Fatalities
155
Fatal incidents
55