Accident Details
On October 18, 2011, Iran Air Flight 742 experienced an aviation accident. Official records indicate that no fatalities occurred as a result of the incident.
Dataset Inclusion
The accident is cataloged in the Wikidata aviation-safety dataset, a comprehensive repository that documents more than three thousand aircraft accidents and aviation occurrences. This dataset covers the entire history of both powered and unpowered flight, from the earliest experimental aircraft to modern commercial jets.
Research Value
Researchers and safety analysts cross-reference data from this dataset with primary investigative reports to analyze historical safety trends and identify recurring contributing factors. By studying such records, they aim to understand patterns in aviation safety across different eras and to pinpoint common elements that appear in numerous accidents. The inclusion of Iran Air Flight 742 in this dataset ensures that it is part of a broader effort to compile and learn from aviation mishaps worldwide.