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Merlin Helicopters: Accidents

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 11 June 2026UIN 6955

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by when will he publish the board of enquiry report into the crash of Royal Navy Augusta Westland AW101 Merlin HC4 ZJ135 in the English Channel on 4 September 2024.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

The Defence Safety Authority Service Inquiry into the loss of Royal Navy Augusta Westland AW101 Merlin HC4 ZJ135 on 4 September 2024 is nearing completion and will be published as soon as practicable.

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