The final investigation report on the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the life of Iran’s late President, Ebrahim Raisi has revealed that the primary cause was severe weather conditions, including thick fog.
The report, revealed by Iran’s state television on Monday, was issued by a high-level committee tasked with investigating the incident.
The report said, “The main reason for the helicopter crash was complicated weather conditions in the region,” emphasizing that the dense fog led the helicopter to crash into a mountain.
Iran’s military had previously released a preliminary report in May, which found no evidence of foul play or an attack.
The helicopter, a U.S.-made Bell 212, was carrying President Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian when it went down in mountainous terrain near the Azerbaijan border.
The charred remains of the helicopter were discovered after an overnight search amidst blizzard conditions.
The crash, which occurred in early 2024, resulted in the loss of a leader who had been regarded as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
President Raisi’s death was confirmed by Vice President Mohsen Mansouri on social media and later by state television.