No fatalities

Ground Collision Involving a Twin-Engine Airplane and a Fokker F27 Friendship (PH-IOB)

Abadan, IranTaxiing

On December 14, 1972, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration PH-IOB) operated by Iraanse Aardolie Exploratie en Productie Mij (IAEPM) was involved in an aviation accident near Abadan, Iran while taxiing. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine airplane taxied by an unauthorized mechanic went out of control and struck a parked Fokker F27 Friendship registered PH-IOT. The mechanic was unhurt, the twin-engine airplane was damaged beyond repair, and the F27 was repaired.

Incident Overview A twin-engine airplane was being taxied by an unauthorized mechanic when it went out of control. The aircraft subsequently collided with a parked Fokker F27 Friendship registered PH-IOT, which was also operated by the Iraanse Aardolie Exploratie en Productie Mij (IAEPM). ## Damage and Injuries The mechanic involved in the taxiing was unhurt. The twin-engine airplane sustained damage beyond repair, while the Fokker F27 Friendship was repaired following the collision. ## Operational Context The source identifies the parked aircraft as a Fokker F27 Friendship with registration PH-IOT and notes that it was operated by the Iraanse Aardolie Exploratie en Productie Mij (IAEPM). The source does not provide the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location for the twin-engine airplane, nor does it state a probable cause.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Dec 1972 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Abadan, Iran?

A twin-engine airplane taxied by an unauthorized mechanic went out of control and struck a parked Fokker F27 Friendship registered PH-IOT. The mechanic was unhurt, the twin-engine airplane was damaged beyond repair, and the F27 was repaired.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Dec 1972 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Dec 1972 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration PH-IOB, operated by Iraanse Aardolie Exploratie en Productie Mij (IAEPM), at Abadan, Iran.