The Cause of the Helicopter Crash that Killed Iran’s President Revealed

TEHRAN – An official investigation into the helicopter crash in May that killed Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and seven other people found it was caused by challenging climatic and atmospheric conditions, Iranian state TV reported Sunday.

The final report of the Supreme Board of the General Staff of the Armed Forces said the main cause of the helicopter crash was the complex climatic conditions of the region in spring, state TV said.

The report also cited the sudden appearance of a thick mass of dense fog rising upwards as the helicopter collided with the mountain.

According to the report, there were no signs of sabotage in parts and systems.

Raisi died alongside seven others including his foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in the crash in a remote mountainous area in northwestern Iran.

The investigation into the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the life of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has reached a conclusion. According to Iranian state TV, the crash was a result of the challenging climatic and atmospheric conditions present at the time.

The final report from the Supreme Board of the General Staff of the Armed Forces highlighted the complex climatic conditions in the region during the spring season as the main cause of the crash. It mentioned that a sudden thick mass of dense fog played a significant role in the tragic event.

The investigation found no evidence of sabotage in the parts and systems of the helicopter. The crash not only took the life of President Raisi but also claimed the lives of seven others, including his foreign minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian.

It serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable and dangerous nature of flying in challenging weather conditions. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in this tragic accident.