All 14 individuals on board a helicopter operated by Saudi Aramco died after the aircraft crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday, June 28, 2026, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), citing the country's Ministry of Energy.
Details of the Crash
The Ministry of Energy stated that the helicopter went down at approximately 6:00 a.m. local time in Ras Tanura, a key industrial and oil hub on the Persian Gulf. The SPA reported that all 14 victims were Saudi nationals.
The relevant authorities have launched a full investigation to determine the cause of the crash. No further details about the circumstances leading to the accident have been released at this stage.
Condolences and Response
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy extended its condolences and sympathies to the families of those killed in the accident. The SPA noted that the ministry expressed deep regret over the incident.
Ras Tanura is home to one of the world's largest oil refineries and is a major operational base for Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil giant. The crash is one of the deadliest aviation accidents involving the company in recent years.
This is a developing story, and further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
