Military 'look after' Chinook aircraft in field
The aircraft landed in a field after suffering a technical issue.
www.bbc.comHere’s a quick update on the situation near Bromyard:
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A Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter made an emergency/precautionary landing in a field near Bromyard, Herefordshire, reportedly due to a technical issue. The aircraft has been under military oversight, and police have asked drivers and observers to avoid blocking roads while recovery or assessment proceedings continue. This is the latest UK Chinook incident in the Bromyard area reported around May 2026. [BBC: Military 'look after' Chinook aircraft in field][BBC: Chinook helicopter 'looked after' by military in Bromyard field]
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Local witnesses and coverage described the aircraft remaining in the field for several days, with engineers working on it and the crew reportedly unharmed. Authorities advised caution for anyone nearby, particularly motorists and onlookers. [BBC: Look after/Bromyard field][SWNS: RAF carry out urgent repairs to Chinook near Bromyard]
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For context, Chinooks are heavy-lift helicopters used for troop transport, resupply, and casualty evacuation, typically based at RAF Odiham and similar bases. They can carry up to 55 personnel or around 10 tonnes of cargo. [BBC: Chinook capabilities]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest public updates from specific outlets or map the sightline for Bromyard to Bromyard Field to help you gauge accessibility. I can also summarize any official statements from the RAF or West Mercia Police as they’re released.
Citations:
- BBC: Military 'look after' Chinook aircraft in field[1]
- BBC: Chinook helicopter 'looked after' by military in Bromyard field[2]
- SWNS: RAF carry out urgent repairs to Chinook helicopter near Bromyard[5]