Incident Overview
While on approach to Orūmīyeh Airport, the flight crew contacted air traffic control to report technical problems with the landing gear. The gear appeared to be extended, but the three green indicator lights in the cockpit did not illuminate. Coordinating with ATC, the crew performed a low pass in front of the control tower and then began a circuit. Shortly thereafter, both engines flamed out. The aircraft lost control and crashed in a field approximately 12 kilometers from Orūmīyeh Airport. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact.
Casualties and Notable Victims
All 11 occupants on board were killed. Among the deceased were General Ahmad Kazemi, Chief Commander of the Revolutionary Guard Land Forces, and Commander Hanif, Head of the Land Forces intelligence services.
Official Findings
The investigation concluded that both engines failed due to icing. No other causal factors were identified in the official report.