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Iran Airtour A320 Cabin Pressure Incident (EP-TTA)

Enroute Tehran- Ahwaz, Islamic Republic of Iran, IR

On November 25, 2018, an A320, MSN 393 (registration EP-TTA) operated by IRAN AIRTOUR was involved in an aviation accident near Enroute Tehran- Ahwaz, Islamic Republic of Iran, IR. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Board of the Civil Aviation Organization of Iran (CAO.IRI AIG).

Sourcesthe Aircraft Accident Investigation Board of the Civil Aviation Organization of Iran (CAO.IRI AIG)Primary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

On Nov. 25, 2018, an Iran Airtour A320 (EP-TTA) experienced a cabin pressure warning en route from Tehran to Ahwaz. The crew descended to a safe altitude, and all 159 passengers and six crew members disembarked safely.

Flight History and Event Description On November 25, 2018, an Airbus A320, MSN 393, registration EP-TTA, operated by Iran Airtour, was scheduled for passenger flight No. 956 from Tehran Mehrabad International Airport (OIII) to Ahwaz International Airport (OIAW). During cruise at flight level 340, the aircraft experienced a cabin pressurization problem. The pilot decided to descend immediately to the minimum enroute altitude (FL140). Passenger oxygen masks dropped during the event. The aircraft continued to Ahwaz Airport for a safe landing. Six crew members and all 159 passengers disembarked safely without any injuries. The event was categorized as an incident under Annex 13 because circumstances indicated there was not a high probability of an accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Nov 2018 A320, MSN 393 accident near Enroute Tehran- Ahwaz, Islamic Republic of Iran, IR?

On Nov. 25, 2018, an Iran Airtour A320 (EP-TTA) experienced a cabin pressure warning en route from Tehran to Ahwaz. The crew descended to a safe altitude, and all 159 passengers and six crew members disembarked safely.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Nov 2018 A320, MSN 393 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Nov 2018 involved an A320, MSN 393, registration EP-TTA, operated by IRAN AIRTOUR, at Enroute Tehran- Ahwaz, Islamic Republic of Iran, IR.

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Investigation report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Board of the Civil Aviation Organization of Iran (CAO.IRI AIG). Original record: https://www.cao.ir/web/accidents/reports. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Civil Aviation Organization (CAO), Islamic Republic of Iran.