Final Probe Reveals Bad Weather as Cause of Raisi Helicopter Crash
The final investigation into the May helicopter crash that killed former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has determined that bad weather was the main cause. The helicopter, carrying 63-year-old Raisi and his team, crashed into a fog-covered mountainside in northern Iran, resulting in the deaths of Raisi and seven others. This tragedy led to immediate snap elections.
The investigation revealed that the "complex climatic and atmospheric conditions" of the region during spring were the primary factors in the accident. State broadcaster IRIB reported that a sudden thick mass of dense fog caused the helicopter to collide with the mountain.
In response to the crash, Iran's army announced in May that they found no evidence of criminal activity. The crash also claimed the life of Raisi's fo...