Three die after Royal Navy helicopter crashes in southwest England

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Air accident investigators on the scene as the wreckage of a Royal Navy helicopter is seen in a field after it crashed during an exercise in Devon, England, June 3, 2026. /VCG

Three Royal Navy members have died after a Royal Navy helicopter crashed into a field in Devon, southwest England, Britain's Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday.

"It is with deep sadness that we can confirm three members of the Royal Navy have died during a helicopter training exercise on Wednesday, June 3, near Sourton, Devon," the ministry said in a statement on social media.

Devon and Cornwall Police said earlier in the day that emergency services are at the scene of the incident, which took place just before 4 a.m. local time, according to British media.

It is also reported that the site is close to The Royal Navy's two air bases, as well as Okehampton battle camp, a military facility used for training Merlin helicopter crew.

Speaking of the incident in the House of Commons, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was aware of the incident, adding: "This will be a deeply worrying time for the families and more information will be set out as soon as possible."

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency

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