Annual report
Helicopter incidents in 2018
259 incidents recorded worldwide in 2018.
How many helicopter crashes were there in 2018?
This database records 259 helicopter incidents worldwide in 2018, in which 227 peoplewere killed across 76 fatal accidents. The most affected country was United States, with 147.
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 2018?
The most frequently recorded type was the Robinson R44, in 36 incidents.
Total incidents
259
Fatalities
227
Fatal incidents
76