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Technical malfunction brings down Saudi AH-6i helicopter in Najran, killing two crew
A Saudi AH-6i helicopter crashed in Najran after a technical failure, killing both crew members, according to the coalition spokesman.
The crash occurred in the Najran region of Saudi Arabia and was attributed to a technical malfunction. Brigadier General Turki al-Maliki, spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition, confirmed that the two crew members aboard the AH-6i were killed. The incident took place within the jurisdiction of the Saudi National Guard Ministry, which is overseeing the investigation.
Why it matters
The crash highlights safety risks in Saudi military aviation and may affect operational readiness.
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