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Three crewmembers killed in UK Navy helicopter crash in south west England

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Posted on June 3, 2026

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· Last updated: June 3, 2026

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Three UK Navy Crew Die in Helicopter Crash Near Sourton, Devon

Details of the Helicopter Crash Incident

Official Statement from the Ministry of Defence

LONDON, June 3 (Reuters) - Three British Royal Navy crewmembers have died in a helicopter crash in southwest England, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Wednesday.

Location and Timing of the Crash

"It is with deep sadness that we can confirm three members of the Royal Navy have died during a helicopter training exercise just before 0400 on Wednesday 3 June near Sourton, Devon," a Navy spokesperson said.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by William James; editing by Sarah Young)

Key Takeaways

  • The crash occurred just before 04:00 BST on Wednesday, June 3, near Sourton Down, Devon, during a training exercise involving a Royal Navy helicopter (theguardian.com).
  • Three personnel aboard were confirmed dead, with authorities—Devon and Cornwall Police and the Ministry of Defence—launching a formal investigation (newshub.co.uk).
  • The crash site lies between RNAS Yeovilton (Somerset) and RNAS Culdrose (Cornwall), near the Okehampton battle camp training area, and road closures remain in effect while emergency operations continue (newshub.co.uk).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the UK Navy helicopter crash occur?
The crash occurred near Sourton, Devon, in southwest England.
How many crewmembers died in the UK Navy helicopter crash?
Three British Royal Navy crewmembers died in the crash.
What was the purpose of the helicopter flight?
The helicopter was conducting a training exercise at the time of the crash.
When did the UK Navy helicopter crash happen?
The crash happened just before 0400 on Wednesday, June 3.
Who confirmed the UK Navy helicopter crash?
The Ministry of Defence confirmed the crash in an official statement.

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