North India Statesman
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plane crash in pakistan border : An autogyro (helicopter-like aircraft) crashed during an operation near the Pakistan border in Iran on Monday, killing an Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander and his pilot. General Hamid Mazandrani was killed during a military operation in the Sirkan border area located in Sistan and Baluchistan province, a state TV channel reported. The plane crashed during a military exercise, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.
'Autogyro' helicopter-like aircraft in appearance
The 'autogiro' rotor is similar in appearance to that of a helicopter, although it looks simpler and smaller. It is commonly used in Iran for pilot training and border surveillance. This aircraft is capable of carrying two people.
