Emergency landing and crash of cargo aircraft near Payam Airport

No fatalities • Payam, Iran • Takeoff (climb)

A cargo flight departing Payam Airport for Sharjah experienced multiple engine failures during its initial climb, resulting in a crash landing in a nearby field.

What happened

A cargo operation departing from Payam Airport toward Sharjah encountered severe mechanical difficulties shortly after departure. During the initial climb phase, the crew reported a technical emergency involving the failure of three engines. Following this declaration, air traffic control authorized the aircraft to perform an immediate return to the departure airfield.

As the flight progressed, the captain determined that the aircraft lacked sufficient performance to complete the return to the runway. In an attempt to manage the situation, the pilot executed an emergency landing procedure. The aircraft type (unspecified) subsequently crash landed in a field situated approximately 5 km from the airport. The force of the impact caused the airframe to disintegrate into multiple fragments and ignited a post-crash fire.

Findings

Despite the structural breakup and the resulting fire, all 12 occupants managed to exit the wreckage. There were no fatalities reported, though the individuals sustained minor injuries during the event.

Probable cause

The simultaneous failure of three engines during the initial climb phase prevented the aircraft from maintaining altitude for a return to the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2006-03-28 Antonov AN-12 accident near Payam, Iran?

A cargo flight departing Payam Airport for Sharjah experienced multiple engine failures during its initial climb, resulting in a crash landing in a nearby field.

Were there any fatalities in the 2006-03-28 Antonov AN-12 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2006-03-28 involved a Antonov AN-12, registration EK-46741, operated by Phoenix Avia, at Payam, Iran.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The simultaneous failure of three engines during the initial climb phase prevented the aircraft from maintaining altitude for a return to the airport.

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