Iran Air Boeing 727 crash at Orumiyeh Airport

No fatalities • Urmia, Iran

An Iran Air Boeing 727 crashed during a missed approach at Orumiyeh Airport in Urmia, Iran.

What happened

On January 9, 2011, an Boeing 727-200, operating as EP-IRP, was performing a flight from Mehrabad International Airport (OIII) in Tehran, Iran, to Orumiyeh Airport (OITR) in Urmia, Iran. During the flight's approach, the aircraft crashed while executing a missed approach.

Of the 105 passengers and crew on board, there were 78 fatalities and 27 serious injuries.

Probable cause

Not determined

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Jan 2011 BOEING 727 200 accident near Urmia, Iran?

An Iran Air Boeing 727 crashed during a missed approach at Orumiyeh Airport in Urmia, Iran.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Jan 2011 BOEING 727 200 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Jan 2011 involved a BOEING 727 200, operated by Iran Air, at Urmia, Iran.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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