Qatar's Defence Ministry says the helicopter suffered a 'technical malfunction' before it crashed. Getty Images
Qatar's Defence Ministry says the helicopter suffered a 'technical malfunction' before it crashed. Getty Images
Qatar's Defence Ministry says the helicopter suffered a 'technical malfunction' before it crashed. Getty Images
Qatar's Defence Ministry says the helicopter suffered a 'technical malfunction' before it crashed. Getty Images

At least six killed in helicopter crash in Qatar


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At least six people were killed in a helicopter crash in Qatar's territorial waters, the country's Interior Ministry said on Sunday.

Seven people were on board when the aircraft went down. Six bodies have been found in continuing search efforts, the ministry added in a statement.

Qatar's Defence Ministry said earlier that the helicopter suffered a "technical malfunction" during "routine duty".

The Interior Ministry offered its condolences to the families of those killed.

Qatar has been intercepting missiles and drones launched from Iran since February 28, when Israel and the US began a military campaign against Tehran.

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Updated: March 22, 2026, 9:04 AM