Annual report
Helicopter incidents in 2009
213 incidents recorded worldwide in 2009.
How many helicopter crashes were there in 2009?
This database records 213 helicopter incidents worldwide in 2009, in which 176 peoplewere killed across 51 fatal accidents. The most affected country was United States, with 164.
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 2009?
The most frequently recorded type was the Robinson R22 Beta, in 26 incidents.
Total incidents
213
Fatalities
176
Fatal incidents
51