The key facts

  • An AH-6i helicopter of Saudi Arabia's National Guard crashed in the Najran region
  • The cause was cited as a technical malfunction
  • Two officers were killed

Helicopter crash in Najran

The Saudi-led coalition reported on Sunday the crash of a National Guard reconnaissance helicopter in the Najran region. According to the coalition, the crash occurred due to a technical malfunction, killing two officers.

Coalition statement

Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said the AH-6i helicopter crashed on Saudi territory. He expressed condolences to the families of the fallen officers.