Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash Kills All 14 Onboard
Authorities said all 14 people on board died and that investigators have launched a probe to determine what caused the crash.
- A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, killing 14 people on board, the Saudi Press Agency reported. All victims were Saudi citizens.
- The aircraft belonged to Aloula Aviation, a subsidiary of Aramco established in 2023, which operates more than 60 aircraft supporting offshore operations and logistics services across Saudi Arabia.
- Aramco had resumed crude oil loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal after a four-month halt, as the company scrambled to shift exports amid disruptions from the war in Iran.
- The Saudi Ministry of Energy confirmed investigations are underway with relevant authorities to determine "the causes of the helicopter crash," while extending deepest condolences to the families of the victims.
- Authorities have not yet released specific details regarding the flight path or technical factors behind the accident; further information is expected as the investigation progresses.
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Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in Saudi Arabia
A helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia killed 14 Saudi citizens on Sunday, the kingdom's official press agency reported, adding that the aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco. The Saudi Press Agency, citing an official at the energy ministry, reported the helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura in the country's east. "The accident claimed the lives of all 14 passengers, all Saudi citizens," the agency said, adding that an investigation was under way …
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