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Saudi Arabia helicopter crash kills all 14 on board

A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday, June 28, 2026, killing all 14 people on board. The Ministry of Energy confirmed all victims were Saudi nationals. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.

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Initial reports of the crash have been updated with victim nationality and the specific date and time of the incident.

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  1. Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash Kills 14 in Ras Tanura

    A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday, June 28, 2026, killing all 14 people on board. The Ministry of Energy confirmed all victims were Saudi nationals. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.

    What's confirmed:

    • A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m.
    • All 14 people on board were killed in the crash.
    • All 14 victims were Saudi nationals.
    • The Saudi Ministry of Energy and relevant authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The aircraft was a Leonardo AW139 operated by Aloula Aviation with registration HZ-AL65.
    • The helicopter crashed on approach to Ras Tanura Airport.
    • The incident occurred shortly after Aramco resumed crude oil loading operations at the Ras Tanura oil terminal.
    • Flight tracking software showed the aircraft had a high-descent rate before disappearing from radar.
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