Iranian General Staff Names Cause of Helicopter Crash with President Raisi

01.09.2024 20:24
Updated: 27.09.2024 16:21

The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces has named the cause of the helicopter crash with the country's President Ibrahim Raisi.

The investigation showed that the main cause of the crash was difficult climatic conditions.

TASS reported this with reference to the final report of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces.

Why did Raisi's helicopter crash?

The report says the possibility that the crash was caused by a shell or the impact of electronic warfare, laser or electromagnetic weapons has been ruled out.

The main cause of the plane crash was said to be the difficult climatic conditions in the region in the spring, namely the sudden formation of thick fog during the climb.

Ibrahim Raisi
Photo: kremlin.ru

And the collision of the helicopter with the mountain, the report says.

Forensic experts did not find any suspicious substances in the bodies of the deceased.

An analysis of the documents relating to the technical condition of the helicopter showed that it was checked and repaired in accordance with regulations.

The pilots followed the established route without deviating from the given trajectory.

Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor