Research Guides: Helicopters & Rotorcraft: Statistics

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Annual Summary US Civil Aviation Accidents
Helicopter Association International (HAI)
Provides information in the areas of helicopter operations, safety, noise abatement, etc.
International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST)
Click the Data/Reports tab at the top to view a range of information/statistics on helicopter accidents.
Nall Report [AOPA]
General aviation accident data available back to 1997 under Nall Report Archive menu on the right.
NTSB Aviation Accident Database
Provides a total number of accidents by make/model within the U.S. from 1962 to the present.
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Scroll down to the “Aircraft” section of the Accident/Incident Info. form.
Type in Make (Manufacturer) and Model (use model number rather than name; 172 will retrieve 172, 172A, 172B etc.)
Scroll down and click on “Submit Query.”
Review of Rotorcraft Accidents 1977-1979 (NTSB Special Study)
A National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Special Study on rotorcraft accidents. Includes loss statistics from 1970-1979.
Helicopter Safety & Losses: Annual Review 2019
This report includes detailed loss and liability data, as well as accident information and analysis for turbine helicopters in 2019.
Helicopter Safety & Losses: Annual Review 2018
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This report includes detailed loss and liability data, as well as accident information and analysis for turbine helicopters in 2018.
Helicopter Safety & Losses: Annual Review 2017
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This report includes detailed loss and liability data, as well as accident information and analysis for turbine helicopters in 2017.
Helicopter Safety & Losses: Annual Review 2016
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This report includes detailed loss and liability data, as well as accident information and analysis for turbine helicopters in 2016.
Helicopter Safety & Losses: Annual Review 2015
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This report includes detailed loss and liability data, as well as accident information and analysis for turbine helicopters in 2015.
Helicopter Safety & Losses: Annual Review 2014
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This report includes detailed loss and liability data, as well as accident information and analysis for turbine helicopters in 2014
Helicopter Safety & Losses: Annual Review 2013
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This report includes detailed loss and liability data, as well as accident information and analysis for turbine helicopters in 2013.

Helicopters Special Report
A special report from Flight Global, includes statistics on helicopter deliveries.
General Aviation Aircraft Shipment Record (GAMA)
Includes helicopter shipments by type.
Helicopter Safety Advisory Conference (HSAC) Statistics
Contains information and statistics regarding safety, helicopter usage, and the offshore oil industry. From 1999-2018.
International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST) Fact Sheets
A variety of statistical fact sheets on safety, accidents, hazards, etc.
Quarterly Shipments and Billings (GAMA)
Includes year end shipments of rotorcraft manufactured around the world. Reports available from 2000-present.

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