A training helicopter belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) made an emergency landing near Zarindasht city on Wednesday, resulting in one injury, military officials said.

According to a statement from the Public Relations Office of the Fajr Corps in Fars Province, the incident occurred during a landing attempt while the aircraft was conducting a training mission for ground forces in the area.

One occupant of the helicopter sustained injuries in the accident and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The extent of the injuries and the current condition of the wounded individual were not disclosed.

Military authorities have not released information about the cause of the accident or the total number of personnel aboard the helicopter at the time of the incident.

The helicopter was operating as part of an educational mission for one of the IRGC ground force units when the accident occurred, the statement added.

Source » iranwire