Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes in Ras Tanura, killing 14

All those on board the Sunday morning flight were Saudi nationals, the Ministry of Energy confirmed.

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A Saudi Aramco helicopter went down in Ras Tanura at around 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, killing all 14 Saudi nationals aboard. The Ministry of Energy has confirmed the crash and says authorities are investigating the cause.

Key points

  • All 14 people on board were killed in the crash
  • The accident occurred at 6:00 a.m. in Ras Tanura on Sunday
  • Authorities have launched a full investigation into the cause

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A helicopter operated by Saudi Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura early Sunday morning, killing all 14 people on board. The Ministry of Energy confirmed the accident occurred at approximately 6:00 a.m. on 28 June 2026.

All 14 victims were Saudi nationals. Authorities have opened a full investigation to determine the cause of the crash.

The ministry extended its condolences to the families of those killed and asked for God’s mercy upon them.