Aramco Helicopter Crash in Ras Tanura and Martyrdom of 14 Citizens

2026-06-28T11:39:13.351Z

The Ministry of Energy announced the crash of a helicopter belonging to Saudi Aramco in Ras Tanura at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2026, resulting in the martyrdom of all 14 Saudi citizens on board, while the relevant authorities continue to investigate the causes of the accident.

A responsible source in the Saudi Ministry of Energy announced the crash of a helicopter belonging to Saudi Aramco in the Ras Tanura area, at six o'clock in the morning on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

The accident resulted in the martyrdom of all 14 passengers on board, all of whom were Saudi citizens, may God have mercy on them and grant them spacious gardens of Paradise.

The source explained that investigations are ongoing with the participation of all relevant authorities to uncover the causes of the helicopter's fall and crash.

The Ministry of Energy extended its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the families of the martyrs, asking God Almighty to envelop them in His vast mercy and forgiveness.