Helicopter dismount ended in a soldier's crash

Military mishap transpired during military drills at a Bundeswehr facility in the Eifel region. The affected service member has been hospitalized.

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2025 September 14 . 8:49 PM

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Helicopter dismount incident results in soldier's fall

Helicopter dismount ended in a soldier's crash

Soldier Injured During Helicopter Rappel at Bundeswehr Base in Daun

In an unfortunate incident during the celebratory open house event at the Bundeswehr base in Daun, Rhineland-Palatinate, a soldier sustained injuries while rappelling from a helicopter.

The Army spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating that the soldier slipped and lost his grip during the fall from several meters high. The soldier was taken to the hospital immediately, and fortunately, was conscious during transport.

The Army has not released any further details about the soldier's condition as of now. However, it was reported that the soldier's condition is not critically injured.

The helicopter exercise took place above the sports field of the barracks during the open house event. The soldier's fall from the helicopter was not specified as non-fatal or fatal in the provided paragraph.

The open house event was organised to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Bundeswehr base. Despite this incident, the event continued, providing the public with a glimpse into the day-to-day operations of the base.

The Army has not publicly named the soldier involved in the incident. Our thoughts are with the soldier and their family during this difficult time.

The Bundeswehr base in Daun, Rhineland-Palatinate, is a significant military installation, and this incident serves as a reminder of the risks involved in military operations. The base looks forward to continuing its service to the nation while ensuring the safety and well-being of its personnel.