3 fatalities

Twin-engine aircraft crash near Abadan Airport (G-AGLN)

Abadan, IranLanding (descent or approach)

On December 15, 1946, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration G-AGLN) operated by Anglo-Iranian Oil Company was involved in an aviation accident near Abadan, Iran during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed approximately 20 miles northeast of Abadan while descending for landing, resulting in the deaths of all three people on board.

What happened

The incident occurred during the approach phase to Abadan Airport. While descending, a twin engine aircraft lost control and impacted the ground. The crash site was located roughly twenty miles northeast of the airport.

All three individuals aboard the aircraft were killed in the accident. No survivors were reported from this event.

Findings

The specific circumstances leading to the loss of the aircraft remain unknown based on the available information. There are no detailed findings or contributing factors listed in the source material regarding mechanical failure, weather conditions, or pilot error.