RAF Chinook helicopter stranded in Dorset field for days - AeroTime
A Chinook helicopter belonging to the Royal Air Force has been stranded in a field in Dorset for days after breaking down due to engineering issues
www.aerotime.aeroHere’s the latest information I can provide about the Chinook near Bromyard, Herefordshire (Bromyard field).
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A RAF Chinook helicopter made an emergency/precautionary landing in a field near Bromyard on a recent weekday due to a technical issue. It remained in the field with military oversight while engineers assessed and prepared for any recovery operations. Local police advised motorists to proceed with caution around the area to avoid blocking access or attracting crowds. [BBC article on the Bromyard field incident] [BBC: “Chinook helicopter 'looked after' by military in Bromyard field”].
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Local reporting indicated the aircraft was from RAF Odiham (Hampshire) and was operating in support of UK defense tasks; there were no reports of injuries to the crew, and the situation was being managed on-site by RAF personnel and civil authorities. [BBC coverage of the Bromyard event] [BBC: “Military 'look after' Chinook aircraft in field”].
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As of the latest updates, the field remained the aircraft’s temporary location while assessment and potential recovery were underway, with authorities asking the public to avoid obstructing roads or the site. [BBC coverage] [Herefordshire police updates cited by local media].
If you’d like, I can pull the most current local coverage and summarize any new developments, or set up a quick alert for updates in the Bromyard/Herefordshire area. Also, I can provide a map view of the likely field location and nearby access routes if that would help.