A Saudi Aramco Leonardo AW139 helicopter (registration HZ-AL65) crashed near Ras Tanura in eastern Saudi Arabia on Sunday morning, killing all 14 people on board, according to the Saudi Ministry of Energy.
The accident occurred at approximately 06:00 local time. Saudi authorities confirmed that all of the victims were Saudi nationals.
The cause of the crash remains unknown, and an investigation has been launched in coordination with the relevant authorities to determine what led to the accident.
The Ministry of Energy expressed its condolences to the families of the victims and said it was praying for mercy and forgiveness for those who lost their lives.
This post was published on 28 June 2026 15:42
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