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Six killed as Qatari military helicopter crashes in state waters

Mar 22nd 2026 · Qatar

A Qatari military helicopter suffered a technical malfunction and crashed in the state’s regional waters; six of seven on board have died and search continues for the last missing person, officials said.

  • Six of seven people on board were killed in the crash, authorities said.
  • One person remains missing and search operations are ongoing.
  • The defence ministry said a technical malfunction occurred during a routine duty.
  • The crash happened in Qatar's regional waters, according to official statements.
  • Both the defence and interior ministries issued updates on the incident and recovery efforts.