A prototype of the Yasin training aircraft, developed by the Iranian Aircraft Industrial Company, crashed this week near the city of Firuzabad, in Fars Province, southern Iran. The incident resulted in the deaths of two experienced pilots.
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The aircraft, carrying two crew members, had taken off from Shahinshahr Airport and was en route to Kish Island to participate in the 12th Iranian International Air Show (Iran AirShow 2024). The event is one of the largest in the country’s aviation sector and a showcase for new technologies developed by the Iranian aerospace industry.
Preliminary reports suggest the crash was caused by a technical failure during the flight. Despite the crew’s efforts, the prototype crashed, claiming the lives of the two pilots, identified as Colonel Hamid Reza Ranjbar and Colonel Manouchehr Pirzadeh, both of whom had years of experience in military operations and aircraft testing.
The Yasin: A National Pride Project
The Yasin is an advanced training aircraft designed to train new Iranian pilots and enhance the air force’s training capabilities. Developed domestically, the model is often showcased as a milestone in the country’s aviation industry.
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This tragic accident raises concerns about the technical reliability of prototype aircraft in operational missions. The Iranian government is expected to launch a comprehensive investigation to determine the exact cause of the failure and ensure preventive measures are implemented.
The deaths of the two pilots were widely mourned, with tributes paid by military and civilian authorities in recognition of their service.
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