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.