Iranian Military Helicopter Crash In Isfahan Kills Four

On February 24, 2026, an Iranian military helicopter crashed into a fruit market in Dorcheh, Isfahan province, killing four individuals, including the pilot, co-pilot, and two merchants. This tragic incident, attributed to a 'technical malfunction', follows closely on the heels of an F-4 fighter jet crash near Hamedan that claimed the life of one pilot just days earlier. The frequency of these aviation disasters raises serious concerns about the safety of military operations in Iran, as highlighted by Euronews, which reported the helicopter crash as part of a troubling pattern of incidents in the country. Emergency services quickly extinguished the fire caused by the helicopter crash, but the emotional toll on the community is significant, reflecting broader issues within Iran's military and aviation sectors, which are hampered by international sanctions and an aging fleet.