I have had to 'amend' the stats (see above) to correct further omissions which were made during their compilation. During the process I have extrapolated some further basic data to provide a little more context. This includes a regional distribution of the information as well as an indication of the operational sectors within which they occurred.
Regarding the latter, it should be said that for the vast majority of incidents no specific operational information was available and which lack of definition I simply labelled as 'GA' for General Aviation and which 'sector' I did not present in the final pie as it would have unnecessarily reduced the space available to present the remaining (relevant) information.
As stated originally, the data presented is nothing more than an estimate and my reason for utilising Helihub as an information source is based on the fact that their information tends to be one of the most complete and, crucially, constantly up-dated.
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Alicopter: Most amusing.
Grenville: As Helinut has mentioned, equivalent statistics for the fixed-wing general aviation sector would certainly be less, for the reasons provided.
A large percentage of commercial fixed-wing general aviation still primarily involves one take-off and one landing (per sortie) at a known or predetermined location with appropriate 'facilities' to accommodate such landing or take-off.
The highest risk areas for fixed-wing general aviation would be operations in mountainous terrain, remote area (bush) locations and agricultural work.
As can be seen from the 'Sector Summary' above (the bottom pie) aside from military operations helicopters are engaged in a wide range of specialist tasks the risk levels of which are considerably higher than those in most (but not all) fixed-wing operations. Military, agricultural, EMS and external load operations remain among the highest risk categories.
RVDT: Yes you are right and I have re-labelled the table and corresponding post title but, as you probably know, one cannot amend the thread title without a little help from the mod and which SP may well do!
Geoffers: Well said.
9A+: Will check it out and perhaps PM you for more details.
Aegir: Grazie.