A Royal Navy helicopter crashed into a field near Sourton Down, close to Okehampton in Devon, in the early hours of 3 June 2026, shortly before 4am local time. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the aircraft belonged to the Royal Navy, and an investigation has been launched into the circumstances of the accident.
Devon and Cornwall Police said emergency services attended the scene and that the incident remained ongoing for several hours after the crash. Road closures were imposed around the A386 and the A30 at Sourton Cross, with disruption reported on the A30 eastbound exit slip to the A386. National Highways said the closures were expected to remain in place until around midday.
The crash site lies on the edge of north Dartmoor, an area used for military aviation activity. Authorities maintained a cordon around the field while police, fire and ambulance crews worked at the scene and motorists were asked to avoid the area.