Chinook helicopter from RAF Odiham lands in a field after bird strike
No crew members were injured
Last updated 24th Sep 2026
A Chinook helicopter from RAF Odiham near Basingstoke has made a precautionary landing in a field in Wiltshire after hitting a bird during a routine training flight.
The Royal Air Force said the aircraft - which was on a training flight - landed in a field near the A4 close to Chippenham as a precautionary measure on Thursday afternoon (24 September).
Precautionary
An RAF spokesperson said:
“A Chinook helicopter from RAF Odiham suffered a birdstrike during a routine training flight. As a precautionary measure the aircraft landed.
“The crew are uninjured. An engineering team were dispatched from RAF Odiham to assess the damage to the aircraft.
“We would like to thank the landowners for their patience and assistance whilst we look to rectify the aircraft.”