A helicopter operated by Saudi Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, on June 28, killing all 14 people on board. Every victim was a Saudi national.
The crash happened at approximately 6:00 a.m. local time, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), citing the Ministry of Energy. The cause remains unknown, and authorities have launched a full investigation into the incident.
What happened at Ras Tanura
Ras Tanura is home to one of the largest oil refineries and export terminals in the country, sitting along the Persian Gulf.
Official channels have confirmed that no signs of hostile action have been reported in connection with the crash. The SPA report confirmed that authorities are conducting what they described as a thorough investigation. The Ministry of Energy extended condolences to the families of the victims while committing to a detailed inquiry into what went wrong.
