This image is used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Qatar said on Sunday (March 22, 2026) six people have been confirmed killed in a Qatari helicopter crash in the Persian Gulf nation’s territorial waters. The Interior Ministry said one person is still missing from the crash, which took place the day before. The Defence Ministry blamed “technical malfunction” for the helicopter crash. The Interior Ministry’s statement didn’t clarify the nationality of the dead or say if they were civilian or military. Earlier, the Defence Ministry said the helicopter had crashed after suffering a technical malfunction during “routine duty”. Published – March 22, 2026 02:56 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Cabinet colleagues laud PM Modi’s record breaking 8,931 days in public office West Asia conflict: LPG cargo ship from US arrives at New Mangalore Port