Allegation that helicopter crashed in Giresun: Statement from the authorities that 'could not be confirmed'

It was claimed that a helicopter crashed in Giresun's Piraziz district. However, Piraziz Mayor Mahmut Esat Ayyıldız said, "There is a notice, but there is nothing. It may be a false report."

It was claimed that the helicopter belonging to the energy distribution company crashed in Giresun's Piraziz district.

Search and rescue teams were dispatched to the area.

"THERE IS A REPORT, NO CONFIRMATION"

Piraziz Mayor Mahmut Esat Ayyıldız said in his statement: "We are at the point where there is a report, but there is nothing. It could be a false report, it could not be confirmed."

GOVERNOR KOÇ: NO FLIGHT RECORD

Giresun Governor Mustafa Koç also moved to the region.

Giresun Governor Mustafa Koç also said, "There is no flight record in the region. There is a report and we are investigating."

STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNORSHIP

Giresun Governorship also made a statement about the developments. The statement included the following statements:

"On Saturday, August 22, 2026, at around 13:00, a report was received that a vehicle, believed to be an aircraft, crashed in the vicinity of Deregözü Village in Piraziz district of our province.

After receiving the notice, teams were dispatched to the region to confirm the incident and provide the necessary controls.

Event; It is followed by our Health, Gendarmerie, Police, AFAD and Fire Department teams. No finds or traces have been found in the studies carried out so far.

"Search efforts to confirm the report are continuing and developments will be shared with the public."