Incident report
Eurocopter AS555 Fennec crash near Etain-Rouvres, France
serious2026-06-16
Summary
A Eurocopter AS555 Fennec training helicopter of the 3e Regiment d'Helicopteres de Combat, French Army Aviation (ALAT), crashed under unknown circumstances at Base Lieutenant Etienne Mantoux in Etain-Rouvres. Both pilots were injured. Multiple investigations have been opened.
Incident details
Date
2026-06-16
Location
Etain-Rouvres, France
Aircraft
Operator
3e Regiment d'Helicopteres de Combat
Operator type
military
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Occupants
2
Probable cause
Source
Est Republicain ↗49.2167, 5.5333
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries2
SourceEst Republicain
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