Tehran, August 24 — The helicopter carrying Iran's late President Ibrahim Raisi crashed due to adverse weather conditions and overloading, according to a report released by Iran's semi-official news agency on Thursday, citing a security source. The findings, also reported by Arab News, confirm that the tragic incident was an accident caused by two main factors: unfavorable weather and excessive weight.

The final investigation report into the helicopter crash that resulted in the death of President Raisi has concluded. The report identifies that the helicopter was unable to handle the weight onboard and crashed into a mountain as a result. According to Reuters, the investigation revealed that the helicopter was carrying two more people than its capacity, violating safety protocols.

A preliminary investigation report, submitted by the country's army on May 23, had already ruled out any interference or attack by external parties. The final report reaffirmed this conclusion, emphasizing that the crash was purely accidental.

The tragic accident occurred on May 19 when President Raisi was returning from the border area of Azerbaijan after inaugurating a dam. The helicopter crashed near the Zolfa area in East Azerbaijan, killing President Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdullahian, among others.