What happened
A cargo flight operating on behalf of Saha Airlines was traveling from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to Payam Airport, located southwest of Karaj. The mission involved the transport of meat. During the approach phase, the flight crew encountered difficult weather conditions. Due to a navigational error, the pilot landed the aircraft on runway 31L at Fath Airport rather than the intended runway 30 at Payam Airport, which is situated approximately 10 km to the northwest.
Upon touching down on the 1,140-meter runway, the crew lost control of the aircraft. The plane was unable to decelerate sufficiently before the end of the runway, leading to an overrun. The impact caused the plane to crash into several residential structures located beyond the runway threshold. The resulting fire destroyed the aircraft and several houses. Of the people on board, the flight engineer managed to evacuate, but the accident resulted in 15 fatalities.