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Qatar: Six Dead and One Missing After Helicopter Crash

Published March 22, 2026, 09:09
Qatar: Six Dead and One Missing After Helicopter Crash

Six people have been killed and one is missing after a helicopter crash in Qatar. Search and rescue operations led to the recovery of six passengers from Qatari territorial waters, while efforts to locate the missing person continue. The crash was attributed to a "technical malfunction" during a "routine flight," with the type of helicopter and its mission remaining unclear. The Qatari Ministry of Interior announced the development, while the Ministry of Defense had previously confirmed the helicopter's crash.