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IRGC commander officer martyred in gyroplane crash in SE Iran

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IRGC commander, officer martyred in gyroplane crash in SE Iran

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has announced that two IRGC members lost their lives in a gyroplane accident in southeastern Iran on Monday.

IRGC commander, officer martyred in gyroplane crash in SE Iran

The gyroplane, which was transporting Second Brigadier General Hamid Mazandarani and pilot Hamed Jandaghi, crashed near Sirkan in the southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province.

The IRGC Ground Force extended its condolences to the families of the fallen and commended their commitment to national service. 

A gyroplane, also known as an autogyro or gyrocopter, is a type of light aircraft that uses an unpowered rotor for lift and a separate engine to provide forward thrust. 

source: tehrantimes.com