Annual report
Helicopter incidents in 2022
258 incidents recorded worldwide in 2022.
How many helicopter crashes were there in 2022?
This database records 258 helicopter incidents worldwide in 2022, in which 153 peoplewere killed across 64 fatal accidents. The most affected country was United States, with 158.
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 2022?
The most frequently recorded type was the Robinson R44, in 28 incidents.
Total incidents
258
Fatalities
153
Fatal incidents
64