Royal Navy Helicopter Crashes in Devon Field

Emergency services have responded to a crash involving a Royal Navy helicopter in a field in Devon, an incident that police have classified as "ongoing." Authorities confirmed that the aircraft landed on Sourton Down, near Okehampton.

The Ministry of Defence has verified that the helicopter belonged to the Royal Navy. While military aircraft frequently conduct training exercises in the north Dartmoor region, officials stated that an investigation into the specific incident is currently underway. A spokesperson for the Royal Navy remarked that it would be inappropriate to provide further comments at this stage, noting that the crash occurred shortly before 04:00 BST.

In the wake of the incident, road closures were implemented around 04:30. National Highways reported that the A386, stretching from the A30 at Sourton Down to the A3079 at Fowley Cross in Okehampton, is expected to remain closed until 13:30. Additionally, staff at the Sourton Cross Service Station, situated close to the crash site, indicated that the facility was currently inaccessible to the public.

Source: BBC News Generated at: 2026-06-03 09:31:19 UTC