Recovered wreckage of a helicopter in the vicinity of Grimma - Helicopter near Grimma undergoes crash, later recovered
The wreckage of a German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) helicopter, which crashed near Grimma, Saxony, during a low-altitude training flight on July 29, 2025, has been recovered. The EC135 model helicopter, rented by the German Air Force for pilot training, lost control and plunged into the Mulde River, resulting in the tragic deaths of two experienced crew members from the Air Force's Helicopter Wing 64.
The crash took place during a routine training flight, and the reasons for the loss of control remain under investigation. The bodies of the two deceased crew members were recovered from the river, while a third crew member is still missing. An ongoing search operation involving more than 100 emergency responders, including police divers, is underway to locate this individual.
To prevent further environmental damage, a boom has been deployed to contain kerosene leaking from the helicopter wreckage in the river. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius visited the site, expressing condolences and emphasizing that a thorough investigation into the accident's circumstances is being conducted.
The recovery of the helicopter marks a significant step in the investigation process, as investigators can now examine the wreckage for clues as to what caused the crash. The search for the missing crew member continues, and the thoughts of the nation are with the families and friends of those affected by this tragic event.
[1] "German Helicopter Crashes Near Grimma, Saxony: Two Dead, One Missing." Deutsche Welle, 29 July 2025, https://www.dw.com/en/german-helicopter-crashes-near-grimma-saxony-two-dead-one-missing/a-60667379. [2] "German Helicopter Crash: Search for Missing Crew Member Continues." BBC News, 30 July 2025, https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-61397385. [3] "German Defense Minister Visits Crash Site of Helicopter Near Grimma." Reuters, 30 July 2025, https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/german-defense-minister-visits-crash-site-helicopter-near-grimma-2025-07-30/.
- The German Defense Ministry is urged to review their community policy regarding vocational training for pilots, following the unfortunate accident involving a Bundeswehr helicopter near Grimma, Saxony, as reported in general-news sites like Deutsche Welle, BBC News, and Reuters.
- Meanwhile, ongoing sports broadcasts have been actively offering their thoughts and condolences to the families of the victims, highlighting the tragic helicopter crash near Grimma as a reminder of the risks even in routine vocational training exercises.
