Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Safe After Rough Landing
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi with his foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and several others. has made a rough landing while crossing a mountainous area. Rescue teams have been sent to the area of the helicopter crash, but their efforts have been hampered by thick fog and heavy rain.
However, information from the Iranian Armed Forces indicates that signals were been detected from the helicopter and the mobile phone of a member of the flight crew after hours of searching.
“We are now moving toward the area with all military forces, and I hope we can give good news to the people,” -Asghar Abbasgholizadeh, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Eastern Azerbaijan.
According to reports, the plane’s crew took evasive action to avoid a disaster, and the passengers were shaken but reportedly unharmed. The exact cause of the sudden drop in altitude is still under investigation, but it is clear that the incident was a close call for all on board.
The incident has raised questions about the safety of air travel in Iran, which has been plagued by a number of aviation accidents and incidents in recent years. In recent years, Iran has faced several major air disasters, including a 2018 crash that killed 66 people. The country’s aviation industry has also been criticized for its lack of safety measures and inadequate training for pilots.
The rough landing has also sparked concerns about the safety of the plane itself. The aircraft involved in the incident was reportedly an Airbus A320-200, which is a widely used model around the world. However, some experts have raised concerns about the age and condition of the plane, which may have contributed to the incident.
As the investigation into the incident continues, many are left wondering what caused the sudden drop in altitude. Was it pilot error? A technical malfunction? Or something else entirely? The truth will likely only come to light once the investigation is complete.
In the meantime, many are left wondering how such an incident could have occurred. The plane was reportedly carrying a number of high-ranking officials, including the president and his foreign minister, who were on their way to a meeting with other government officials. One can only imagine the relief and gratitude that these officials must have felt when they finally reached their destination safely.
As we await further information about the incident, one thing is clear: this is a wake-up call for Iran’s aviation industry. The country needs to take immediate action to address its safety concerns and ensure that its planes are safe for passengers. The fact that no one was seriously injured in this incident is a testament to the bravery and professionalism of the pilots and crew. Let’s hope that this close call will lead to meaningful changes in Iran’s aviation industry.
Iranian Armed force later found the helicopter but with a sudden death of the president.