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09-Apr-12 Boeing AH-64 Pechigram district, Afghanistan (2F)

09-Apr-12 Boeing AH-64 Pechigram district, Afghanistan (2F)

9-Apr-2013

Two US soldiers killed in helicopter crash.  A press release from the Pennsylvania National Guard named the pair as Chief Warrant Officer 3 Matthew Ruffner, 34, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jarett Yoder, 27.... Read more

07-Apr-13 OB-1916P Mil-8 Loreto, Peru (13F)

07-Apr-13 OB-1916P Mil-8 Loreto, Peru (13F)

7-Apr-2013

Incident summary – Oil exploration support helicopter went down, killing all on board.  Initial reports vary between 13 and 14 fatalities after initial reports of 9.  Some local news sources are saying it exploded in the air, 10 minutes from its destination.  The helicopter was supporting work by Perenco Peru, who issued a statement saying that apart from... Read more

03-Apr-13 N3101H Robinson R44 Tamiami, US-Florida (2F)

03-Apr-13 N3101H Robinson R44 Tamiami, US-Florida (2F)

3-Apr-2013

Crashed into a parking lot two miles after take-off, killing both occupants.  Non-aviation witnesses report an explosion before the helicopter reached the ground. Post crash fire.  The deceased were later named by Miami Dade Police as pilot Mark Palmieri and passenger Ross Allen.  One report states it was a post-maintenance test flight... Read more

03-Apr-13 Robinson R44 Nylstroom, South Africa (1F)

03-Apr-13 Robinson R44 Nylstroom, South Africa (1F)

3-Apr-2013

Unknown circumstances.  Wreck found next morning after failing to arrive at intended destination... Read more

30-Mar-13 N911AA Eurocopter AS350B3 Talkeetna, US-Alaska

30-Mar-13 N911AA Eurocopter AS350B3 Talkeetna, US-Alaska

30-Mar-2013

Impacted terrain while maneuvering during an SAR flight near Talkeetna, Alaska. The airline transport pilot, an Alaska state trooper serving as a flight observer for the pilot, and a stranded snowmobiler who had requested rescue were killed, and the helicopter was destroyed by impact and postcrash fire.... Read more

30-Mar-13 N911AA Eurocopter AS350B3 Talkeetna, US-Alaska (3F)

30-Mar-13 N911AA Eurocopter AS350B3 Talkeetna, US-Alaska (3F)

30-Mar-2013

Two Alaska State Troopers and a rescued snowmobiler died in the crash.  A press release later named them as Alaska State Trooper pilot Mel Nading, Trooper Tage Toll of Talkeetna, and Carl Ober, the 56-year-old injured snowmachiner from Talkeetna... Read more

29-Mar-13 AgustaWestland A109LUH Kruger, South Africa (5F)

29-Mar-13 AgustaWestland A109LUH Kruger, South Africa (5F)

29-Mar-2013

Helicopter crashed during rhino poaching patrols.  Al five POB killed – later named as  Captain Jacobus Andries van Rensburg; Captain MP Chabalala; Sergeant Paulus Shongela Ndishishi; Sergeant GP Ruiters and Lance Corporal Bheki Petros Cele... Read more

26-Mar-13 N910WC Hughes OH-6A Caddo, US-Texas (1F)

26-Mar-13 N910WC Hughes OH-6A Caddo, US-Texas (1F)

26-Mar-2013

Landed in pond instead of the nearby field as intended after gusty wind conditions experienced.  Pilot escaped, but passenger killed, both aged 75 according to press reports... Read more

21-Mar-13 VH-HWQ Robinson R44 Bulli Tops, Australia (4F)

21-Mar-13 VH-HWQ Robinson R44 Bulli Tops, Australia (4F)

21-Mar-2013

Clipped tree(s) during landing phase and crashed killing all four on board.  Helicopter operator Bankstown Helicopters confirmed that the aircraft had been hired by a private pilot... Read more

21-Mar-13 D-HLTM Eurocopter EC155 Berlin, Germany (1F)

21-Mar-13 D-HLTM Eurocopter EC155 Berlin, Germany (1F)

21-Mar-2013

Two helicopters collided in white-out conditions during a police exercise.  An AS332L2 and a EC155 had landed and kicked up a lot of snow.  The pilot of a second AS332 landing soon after then suffered white-out and landed too close to the EC155, killing the pilot.  Three other injuries reported.... Read more

16-Mar-13 Mil Mi-8 Khankala, Russia (3F)

16-Mar-13 Mil Mi-8 Khankala, Russia (3F)

16-Mar-2013

Three killed out of four on board a Russian Border Guard Mi-8 which crashed in poor visibility.  A criminal investigation has been opened.... Read more

16-Mar-13 Bell OH-58D Daman district, Afghanistan (1F)

16-Mar-13 Bell OH-58D Daman district, Afghanistan (1F)

16-Mar-2013

Officials from the International Security Assistance Force said they have no indication that the helicopter was brought down by enemy activity in the area.... Read more

15-Mar-13 N574EH Sikorsky S76A++ Lake Charles, US-Louisiana (3F)

15-Mar-13 N574EH Sikorsky S76A++ Lake Charles, US-Louisiana (3F)

15-Mar-2013

Post maintenance test flight.  Cameron County Sheriff identified the deceased as pilot, William R. Croucher, 69, and two mechanics: Michael Lee Tyree, 55, and Timothy Lloyd Goehring, 41.  Operator Era Helicopters made a brief statement confirming the accident... Read more

12-Mar-13 Bell AH-1 Shfela, Israel (2F)

12-Mar-13 Bell AH-1 Shfela, Israel (2F)

12-Mar-2013

Accident around 1am local on night training mission.  Both reservists killed, named by IDF as Lt.-Col. (res.) Noam Ron, 49, and Maj. (res.) Erez Flekser, 31. The pilots had radioed the Palmahim air base before the crash, saying they would land there in six minutes. There was no distress call prior to the accident.... Read more

12-Mar-13 AVIC Z-9 Lusaka City Airport, Zambia (1F)

12-Mar-13 AVIC Z-9 Lusaka City Airport, Zambia (1F)

12-Mar-2013

Major Misapa Mukupa was killed in an accident at Lusaka City Airport, while co-pilot Captain Kenneth Chilala sustained minor injuries... Read more

11-Mar-13 Sikorsky UH-60 Daman district, Afghanistan (5F)

11-Mar-13 Sikorsky UH-60 Daman district, Afghanistan (5F)

11-Mar-2013

Helicopter went down during rain storm... Read more

09-Mar-13 RA-22472 Mil Mi-8AMT Bukavu, Congo (4F)

09-Mar-13 RA-22472 Mil Mi-8AMT Bukavu, Congo (4F)

9-Mar-2013

Crashed in mountainous area in poor weather, flying for United Nations.  Photo suggests controlled flight into terrain.... Read more

09-Mar-13 ZK-IHU Robinson R66 Oamaru Valley, New Zealand (1F)

09-Mar-13 ZK-IHU Robinson R66 Oamaru Valley, New Zealand (1F)

9-Mar-2013

Crashed on a ridge above the Oamaru Valley, east of Turangi, after dropping off a hunting party.  The body of pilot Mark Didsbury was found 50m away from the helicopter... Read more

07-Mar-13 Eurocopter/IAR SA330L Bacau, Romania (2F)

07-Mar-13 Eurocopter/IAR SA330L Bacau, Romania (2F)

7-Mar-2013

Two killed and three injured when helicopter crashed on training flight.  The two fatalities were named by the Romanian military as Petty Officer Lawrence Chiru and Sergeant Basil Manolache... Read more

05-Mar-13 IN445 Eurocopter SA316B Visakhapatanam, India (2F)

05-Mar-13 IN445 Eurocopter SA316B Visakhapatanam, India (2F)

5-Mar-2013

Crashed off the Vishakhapatnam harbour  Two crew members were immediately rescued while two others were missing and a search was underway for them.... Read more

03-Mar-13 OM-ECI Eurocopter EC120 Horný Čepeň, Slovakia (1F)

03-Mar-13 OM-ECI Eurocopter EC120 Horný Čepeň, Slovakia (1F)

3-Mar-2013

Helicopter struck wire and fell into river, killing teenage passenger and injuring the other three on board.  On report stated there were traces of alcohol on the 40 year old pilot... Read more

03-Mar-13 MOI-12 Sikorsky S92 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (1F)

03-Mar-13 MOI-12 Sikorsky S92 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (1F)

3-Mar-2013

Crew Member (named as First Class Pvt Abdul Aziz Bin Abdullah Al Qah’tani ) fell from the helicopter and died during the celebration of the World Civil Defence Day... Read more

02-Mar-13 N471M Hughes 500C Majuro, Marshall Islands (1F)

02-Mar-13 N471M Hughes 500C Majuro, Marshall Islands (1F)

2-Mar-2013

The helicopter from one fishing boat crashed into another boat while they were fishing near the Marshall Islands, seriously injuring a Chinese fisherman, 48-year old Shuiyao Wang, who died at sea two days later.    Filipino pilot Thomas Bustos, 51,  is being treated for injuries... Read more

01-Mar-13 F-GPGM Eurocopter SA316B Chattonay, France (1F)

01-Mar-13 F-GPGM Eurocopter SA316B Chattonay, France (1F)

1-Mar-2013

Collided with trees and crashed into a lake killing the pilot... Read more

24-Feb-13 EJC-2154 Sikorsky UH-60L Vistahermosa, Colombia (4F)

24-Feb-13 EJC-2154 Sikorsky UH-60L Vistahermosa, Colombia (4F)

24-Feb-2013

Crashed and exploded (possibly due to a mine) while engaged with  FARC guerrillas... Read more

22-Feb-13 N917EM Eurocopter AS350B2 Oklahoma City, US-Oklahoma (2F)

22-Feb-13 N917EM Eurocopter AS350B2 Oklahoma City, US-Oklahoma (2F)

22-Feb-2013

Crashed close to buildings.  Pilot Mark Montgomery and crew member Chris Denning killed, third crew member Billy Wynn is critical. (names were released here) Two explosions after the helicopter crash landed in upright position.  Completely burnt out in post-crash fire.... Read more

18-Feb-13 N20620 Bell 206 Ely, US-Nevada (1F)

18-Feb-13 N20620 Bell 206 Ely, US-Nevada (1F)

18-Feb-2013

Ted McBride, 74, died after contact with a power line during agricultural operations... Read more

11-Feb-13 Mil Mi-171 Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan (3F)

11-Feb-13 Mil Mi-171 Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan (3F)

11-Feb-2013

Crashed into the sea on an EMS mission, killing all three on board – named as Captain Yashar Ahmadov, Senior Lieutenant Rustam Rustamov and Lieutenant Bahruz Zeynalov... Read more

10-Feb-13 N59518 Bell 206B Acton, US-California (3F)

10-Feb-13 N59518 Bell 206B Acton, US-California (3F)

10-Feb-2013

Three killed when a JetRanger went down at 3.42am on a reality TV shoot on a remote ranch.  Helicopter had been supplied via Crossbow Helicopters, who act as brokers between film companies and helicopter operators.  Photos posted of this 206 on Orbic Air’s website (example) in the last few weeks indicate that it carried their... Read more

02-Feb-13 ZP-HAH Robinson R44 Puerto Antequera, Paraguay (3F)

02-Feb-13 ZP-HAH Robinson R44 Puerto Antequera, Paraguay (3F)

2-Feb-2013

Presidential candidate Lino Oviedo died in the accident along with his bodyguard Derlis Galeano, and the pilot, Ramón Aurelio Picco.  The flight was scheduled for 7.15pm but did not take off until 9.00pm, despite objections from the pilot that the helicopter was not suitably equipped for night flight and that there was an approaching storm... Read more

28-Jan-13 C-GOCM Robinson R44 Grand Cache, Canada (1F)

28-Jan-13 C-GOCM Robinson R44 Grand Cache, Canada (1F)

28-Jan-2013

Survey helicopter overdue.  Weather may have been an issue as a Canadian military Bell 412 involved in the search had to return to base due to weather.  CADAORS 2013C0386... Read more

21-Jan-13 PR-JBN Bell 206B Jaragua, Brazil (1F)

21-Jan-13 PR-JBN Bell 206B Jaragua, Brazil (1F)

21-Jan-2013

Crashed and hit house killing one of four on board... Read more

16-Jan-13 G-CRST AgustaWestland AW109E Vauxhall, UK (2F)

16-Jan-13 G-CRST AgustaWestland AW109E Vauxhall, UK (2F)

16-Jan-2013

AW109 Helicopterhit crane and crashed to ground, killing the pilot Pete Barnes and one person on the ground, Matt Wood. Top of the crane may have been in the cloud – check photos on the second link below.  The crane is marginally south of the H4 heliroute, which has a 1500ft restriction at this point. ... Read more

11-Jan-13 Mil MI-35 Myitkyina, Myanmar (3F)

11-Jan-13 Mil MI-35 Myitkyina, Myanmar (3F)

11-Jan-2013

Shot down by rebels in border region.  Army itself says “emergency landing due to engine failure”... Read more

10-Jan-13 D-HIZZ Robinson R44 Schwäbisch Hall, Germany (1F)

10-Jan-13 D-HIZZ Robinson R44 Schwäbisch Hall, Germany (1F)

10-Jan-2013

Helicopter crashed on to highway, killing pilot. Post crash fire. Truck driver injured in the ensuing chaos.  No other injuries, despite heavy traffic at the time.  Weather reported as wet.  Helicopter _may_ have hit wires, causing crash.  Pilot reported as ” 42 year old small business owner from Hohenlohe”... Read more

07-Jan-13 N241CH Boeing 234LR Pucallpa, Peru (7K)

07-Jan-13 N241CH Boeing 234LR Pucallpa, Peru (7K)

7-Jan-2013

Minutes after take-off from Pucallpa, the helicopter appeared to have a problem en route and smoke was coming from the aircraft.  Shortly after it crashed into a jungle area killing all 7 on board – 2 Peruvians – Joel Castillo and Luis Ramos, and 5 Americans – Dan Immel , Ed Córdova, Jaime Pickett, Lee... Read more

05-Jan-13 Bell 412 Tumaco, Colombia (1F)

05-Jan-13 Bell 412 Tumaco, Colombia (1F)

5-Jan-2013

Colombian Navy 412 crashed on an EMS mission, killing Ocoró John Jairo Torres, who had over 15 years military experience.  Four others to hospital – Pilot Miguel Córdoba, Copilot Juan Pablo Zuloaga; and rescuers Luis Miguel Ibáñez and Ronal Jiménez.... Read more

03-Jan-13 PR-DUB Robinson R66 Caraguatatuba, Brazil (2F)

03-Jan-13 PR-DUB Robinson R66 Caraguatatuba, Brazil (2F)

3-Jan-2013

Details unknown.  Helicopter “missing from radar screens” and not found until 15 days after the accident... Read more

02-Jan-13 N445MT Bell 407 Ventura, US-Iowa (3F)

02-Jan-13 N445MT Bell 407 Ventura, US-Iowa (3F)

2-Jan-2013

Three killed in night time accident north of Ventura – pilot Gene Grell, nurse Shelly Lair-Langenbau and paramedic Russell Piehl.   Reports state it was the helicopter based at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.  Post impact fire.  Was en route from Mason City to Emmetsburg.... Read more

02-Jan-13 N828AC Bell 206 Delano, US-California (1F)

02-Jan-13 N828AC Bell 206 Delano, US-California (1F)

2-Jan-2013

Helicopter was one of a pair on low level frost control flight over a vineyard.  Weather reported as foggy.  Pilot named as Karen L. Johnson, age 62... Read more

25-Dec-12 Mil Mi-8MT Oleksandriia, Ukraine (5F)

25-Dec-12 Mil Mi-8MT Oleksandriia, Ukraine (5F)

25-Dec-2012

Crashed shortly after take-off, killing all five on board.  Three were the helicopter crew, two were ground handlers from the airport... Read more

21-Dec-12 RA-27003 Mil MI-8AMT Likuangole, Sudan (4F)

21-Dec-12 RA-27003 Mil MI-8AMT Likuangole, Sudan (4F)

21-Dec-2012

Shot down – four Russian nationals on board all died – named later in a UN statement as Pilot in Command Ilin Sergei, Co-Pilot Abrakov Alfir, Flight Engineer Egorov Sergei and Flight Attendant Shpanov Nikolai... Read more

15-Dec-12 07 AgustaWestland AW109E Okoroba, Nigeria (6F)

15-Dec-12 07 AgustaWestland AW109E Okoroba, Nigeria (6F)

15-Dec-2012

Six killed including  the Governor of Kaduna State, Patrick Yakowa and former National Security Adviser, Gen. Andrew Owoeye Azazi. Aircraft was involved in shuttle operations transporting people to/from the funeral of the father of Oronto Douglas, one of the President’s aides.  Airframe total time 1704 hours according to this report... Read more

10-Dec-12 N911BK Eurocopter BK117B3 Rochelle, US-Illinois (3F)

10-Dec-12 N911BK Eurocopter BK117B3 Rochelle, US-Illinois (3F)

10-Dec-2012

Three killed in an EMS helicopter accident – en route from Rockford base to Mendota to pick up a patient.  Weather reported as a factor.  Pilot later named as Andy Olesen, and the two flight nurses were Jim Dillow and Karen Hollis... Read more

09-Dec-12 VH-WOH Robinson R44 Mudgee, Australia (1F)

09-Dec-12 VH-WOH Robinson R44 Mudgee, Australia (1F)

9-Dec-2012

Crashed during crop spraying operations.  Sole occupant pilot killed.... Read more

05-Dec-12 C-FRSO Robinson R44 Slave Lake, Canada (1F)

05-Dec-12 C-FRSO Robinson R44 Slave Lake, Canada (1F)

5-Dec-2012

Emergency beacon activated, helicopter in forested area – sole occupant pilot Glen Freeland died in the accident. Three rescuers had to be dropped by helicopter to cut out a landing pad. CADAORS 2012C5203... Read more

01-Dec-12 N3755Z Bell 47G2 Walkerville, US-Michigan (1F)

01-Dec-12 N3755Z Bell 47G2 Walkerville, US-Michigan (1F)

1-Dec-2012

Crash into forest area killed pilot Thomas Slocum, 49, and injured passenger Matt Williams, 28... Read more

30-Nov-12 N2626N Robinson R22 Apollo Beach, US-Florida (1F)

30-Nov-12 N2626N Robinson R22 Apollo Beach, US-Florida (1F)

30-Nov-2012

Crashed into water, killing sole occupant pilot John “Larry” Ward.  Witness reported rotor blade separation... Read more

28-Nov-12 Balikpapan Bay, Indonesia (1F)

28-Nov-12 Balikpapan Bay, Indonesia (1F)

28-Nov-2012

Flying very low and struck passenger in speedboat, killing him... Read more

27-Nov-12 N28MP Hughes 500D Childress, US-Texas (1F)

27-Nov-12 N28MP Hughes 500D Childress, US-Texas (1F)

27-Nov-2012

Helicopter lost power while working at low level on powerlines for  Cross Texas Transmission. Jonathan David Suhr, 23, was suspended 50 ft below the helicopter as part of this work and was certified dead a short time later.... Read more

25-Nov-12 N4204A Robinson R44 Corona, US-California (1F)

25-Nov-12 N4204A Robinson R44 Corona, US-California (1F)

25-Nov-2012

Helicopter exploded after striking fuel bay canopy.  Sole occupant pilot was killed.  Occurred at 11.08pm local time.  The casualty was later named as owner James Belcher... Read more

22-Nov-12 C6-APV Eurocopter AS355F1 Great Guana Cay, Bahamas (1F)

22-Nov-12 C6-APV Eurocopter AS355F1 Great Guana Cay, Bahamas (1F)

22-Nov-2012

1 killed (named here as Lance Valdez) and 4 injured including billionaire Jeffery Soffer, Dan and Paula Riordan and an unnamed pilot... Read more

21-Nov-12 PR-UTJ Robinson R22 Serra da Grota Funda, Brazil (2F)

21-Nov-12 PR-UTJ Robinson R22 Serra da Grota Funda, Brazil (2F)

21-Nov-2012

Crashed in a wooded area on training flight.  Instructor Silvestre Travassos Neto, 34, and student Felipe Barreto, 18, died at the scene... Read more

20-Nov-12 I-MIAE Eurocopter AS350BA Trichiana, Italy (2F)

20-Nov-12 I-MIAE Eurocopter AS350BA Trichiana, Italy (2F)

20-Nov-2012

Helicopter was involved in low-level aerial work to drop rabies vaccines for foxes as part of a Health Authority program.  AS350BA crashed into field close to houses after hitting high voltage cables, killing both occupants – pilot Silvio Botto Steglia, 37, and Felice Faivano, 35.  Two houses damaged (see photo essay).  Some local reports cite... Read more

17-Nov-12 Mil Mi-2 Ivanovo, Russia (2F)

17-Nov-12 Mil Mi-2 Ivanovo, Russia (2F)

17-Nov-2012

2 killed when helicopter crashed into forest... Read more

16-Nov-12 Mil Mi-17 Al-Ghota Al-Sharqeya, Syria (5F)

16-Nov-12 Mil Mi-17 Al-Ghota Al-Sharqeya, Syria (5F)

16-Nov-2012

Syrian rebels claim to have shot down a Mi-17 helicopter... Read more

15-Nov-12 N369AW Hughes 500D Corning, US-New York (2F)

15-Nov-12 N369AW Hughes 500D Corning, US-New York (2F)

15-Nov-2012

Helicopter on low level patrol, hit wires and crashed.  Fatalities were pilot Mackenzie Bleth from Haverfield Aviation and Dale Crout – an employee of New York State Electric and Gas.  Post crash fire, and we note from this story that the tail was some distance from the helicopter and not affected by the fire.... Read more

14-Nov-12 Bell 214B Khorassan Razavi, Iran (10F)

14-Nov-12 Bell 214B Khorassan Razavi, Iran (10F)

14-Nov-2012

Struck wires in poor visibility and crashed after rescuing five from a minibus road crash.  A further five crew on board were killed.  Extensive photo cover in news agency photo albums here , here and here... Read more

14-Nov-12 Guelmim, Morocco (9F)

14-Nov-12 Guelmim, Morocco (9F)

14-Nov-2012

Nine people were killed and two seriously injured in a military helicopter crash in the Guelmim area of southwest Morocco late on Wednesday.  Eight of the passengers were pronounced dead on the spot and another succumbed to injuries in hospital.  One source names operator as Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie... Read more

10-Nov-12 Sikorsky S70 Bilgili, Turkey (17F)

10-Nov-12 Sikorsky S70 Bilgili, Turkey (17F)

10-Nov-2012

Controlled flight into terrain in poor visibility.  All 17 aboard killed... Read more

08-Nov-12 Robinson R22 Central Otago, New Zealand (1F)

08-Nov-12 Robinson R22 Central Otago, New Zealand (1F)

8-Nov-2012

Experienced pilot killed in “perfect weather conditions” after reportedly “falling out of the sky”.  Police stated that the pilot was Julian Dean Kramer (52), also known as Julianne Kramer – chief flying instructor at Wakatipu Aero Club.  Helicopter may be ZK-HCG (1499)... Read more

03-Nov-12 N368PD Hughes OH-6A Altlanta, US-Georgia (2F)

03-Nov-12 N368PD Hughes OH-6A Altlanta, US-Georgia (2F)

3-Nov-2012

Police helicopter crashed on night search operation, killing both officers on board – later named as Richard J. Halford and Shawn A. Smiley.  Later report stated it hit a powerline pole and part of the cable was wrapped around the skids. Post crash fire.... Read more

21-Oct-12 Derby, Australia (1F)

21-Oct-12 Derby, Australia (1F)

21-Oct-2012

On a sightseeing tour flight, male passenger suddenly unfastened his seatbelt, opened the door and jumped from the aircraft – falling 500 feet to his death... Read more

17-Oct-12 RA-24267 Mil Mi-8 Evenk, Russia (1F)

17-Oct-12 RA-24267 Mil Mi-8 Evenk, Russia (1F)

17-Oct-2012

Fell onto its side while landing, killing one of the eight on board.  Fatality named as Svetalana Kulishova... Read more

17-Oct-12 C-FXGM Eurocopter AS355F2 Tinicum Township, US-Pennsylvania (1F)

17-Oct-12 C-FXGM Eurocopter AS355F2 Tinicum Township, US-Pennsylvania (1F)

17-Oct-2012

Crashed 500m from an early morning take off, killing the sole occupant pilot – named as Doug Brigham... Read more

16-Oct-12 RA-04206 Robinson R44 Muravlyanka, Russia (1F)

16-Oct-12 RA-04206 Robinson R44 Muravlyanka, Russia (1F)

16-Oct-2012

Crashed and burned on field. Pilot fatally injured... Read more

15-Oct-12 HAL Chetak Dabolim, India (3F)

15-Oct-12 HAL Chetak Dabolim, India (3F)

15-Oct-2012

Crashed on take off from INS Hansa (nr Dabolim) after refuelling en route Mumbai to Bangalore.  Post crash fire.  Another report says landing accident, not take-off... Read more

15-Oct-12 Anad, Yemen (1F)

15-Oct-12 Anad, Yemen (1F)

15-Oct-2012

Crashed on take off from Anad air base.  Pilot died from his injuries a short time after... Read more

11-Oct-12 N474FA Robinson R44 Luckenbach, US-Texas (3F)

11-Oct-12 N474FA Robinson R44 Luckenbach, US-Texas (3F)

11-Oct-2012

Circumstances not known.  3 fatalities – pilot Chester Monroe (35) and passengers Rusty Aaron (26) and Kaci Fairchild (29)... Read more

11-Oct-12 Sikorsky S70 Diyarbakir, Turkey (1F)

11-Oct-12 Sikorsky S70 Diyarbakir, Turkey (1F)

11-Oct-2012

Hit wires on take-off.  1 killed, 8 injured... Read more

10-Oct-12 N333DR Bell 206B Lyons Point, US-Louisiana (1F)

10-Oct-12 N333DR Bell 206B Lyons Point, US-Louisiana (1F)

10-Oct-2012

Helicopter crashed after hitting guy wire of radio tower.  Sole occupant pilot (named as Hugh Clifton Kelley) killed... Read more

09-Oct-12 N108MF Bell 407 Coolbaugh Township, US-Pennsylvania (2F)

09-Oct-12 N108MF Bell 407 Coolbaugh Township, US-Pennsylvania (2F)

9-Oct-2012

Available photos give no clues as the trees are likely to have had a significant effect on the level of damage. Weather reports include both rain and fog with visibility of less than a quarter of a mile. Pilot William Ellsworth and passenger Tighe Sulllivan were killed.  The other passenger Stephen Barral survived but is... Read more

05-Oct-12 Mil Mi-8 East Ghouta, Syria (4F)

05-Oct-12 Mil Mi-8 East Ghouta, Syria (4F)

5-Oct-2012

Helicopter shot down by rebel forces, and burned out on the ground... Read more

05-Oct-12 N406AL Bell 407 Intracoastal City, US-Louisiana (1F)

05-Oct-12 N406AL Bell 407 Intracoastal City, US-Louisiana (1F)

5-Oct-2012

From a Bristow press release:-  A Bristow Bell 407  operating near Intracoastal City, Louisiana was involved in a fatal accident at approximately 8:00 a.m. CDT . Local press reported poor visibility.  The pilot was the only person onboard – later named as Carl Amos, from Corpus Christi, Texas... Read more

03-Oct-12 VH-LLF Robinson R22 Halls Creek, Australia (1F)

03-Oct-12 VH-LLF Robinson R22 Halls Creek, Australia (1F)

3-Oct-2012

Crashed on a cattle station half way between Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing, and two days later the press reported that the pilot’s body remains trapped in the wreckage underwater in a remote gorge.... Read more

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