Web desk: An Iranian military helicopter crashed in a fruit market in central Isfahan province killing four people including the pilot co pilot and two traders
Media reports said the helicopter went down in the city of Dorche and caught fire after impact Rescue teams responded quickly and brought the blaze under control
Aviation experts say Iran has a poor air safety record with frequent accidents Many aircraft in the country were purchased before the 1979 Islamic Revolution and airlines and military operators often face shortages of original spare parts due to sanctions and supply limits
Last week a US made F 4 fighter jet operated by the Iranian Air Force crashed in the western province of Hamadan During the training flight accident one pilot was killed
In May 2024 a helicopter carrying then President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials crashed in mountainous terrain during poor weather The aircraft went down during landing and all those on board were killed
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