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Rescuers were searching for the crew and passengers of a Qatari military helicopter that crashed in the Gulf state’s waters after a “technical malfunction”, the government said early Sunday (March 22, 2026)
“A Qatari helicopter had a technical malfunction during a routine duty, which led to its crash in the regional waters of the State,” Qatar’s Defence Ministry said in a statement posted to X. “Searching operation for its crew members and passengers is in progress.”
The Interior Ministry said that several specialised teams have been deployed. Qatar has not specified where the helicopter was flying or the number of people on board.
While Qatar has been targeted by several strikes since the start of the West Asia war, no connection has been made between this chopper and the conflict triggered by U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.
Published – March 22, 2026 08:35 am IST
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Qatar helicopter crashes after ‘technical malfunction’: Ministry
