Tragic Helicopter Training Accident Claims Royal Navy Member's Life

A Royal Navy member died following a helicopter incident during a training exercise in the English Channel. The Merlin Mk4 helicopter ditched during night flying exercises with HMS Queen Elizabeth. The Navy assured a full investigation, noting no other fatalities or serious injuries.

A Royal Navy member has tragically died following an incident in which a helicopter was forced to ditch into the English Channel during a training exercise.

In a statement on X, the Navy reported the death with great sadness, adding that a full investigation will be carried out.

The incident involved a Merlin Mk4 helicopter conducting night flying exercises with HMS Queen Elizabeth near Dorset. Fortunately, there were no other fatalities or serious injuries reported.

(With inputs from agencies.)