3 fatalities

Aircraft crash in southern Iran mountains (EP-IOD)

Iran, IranFlight

On December 1, 1990, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration EP-IOD) operated by National Iranian Oil Company was involved in an aviation accident near Iran, Iran in flight. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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An unidentified aircraft has crashed in a mountainous region located in the southern part of Iran.

What happened

An aviation accident has occurred in a mountainous area situated within the southern portion of Iran. The specific details regarding the flight's origin or destination remain unconfirmed at this time. The aircraft went down in rugged terrain, and the exact sequence of events leading to the impact has not yet been determined.

Findings

At present, the circumstances surrounding the crash are classified as unknown. There is currently no information available regarding the aircraft type, the operator, or the registration of the involved plane. Furthermore, no data has been released concerning the number of fatalities or injuries resulting from the incident, nor has the specific phase of flight been identified.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Dec 1990 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Iran, Iran?

An unidentified aircraft has crashed in a mountainous region located in the southern part of Iran.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Dec 1990 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Dec 1990 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration EP-IOD, operated by National Iranian Oil Company, at Iran, Iran.