9 fatalities

1961-06-20: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) — Imperial Iranian Air Force — Tehran, Iran

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On June 20, 1961, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) operated by Imperial Iranian Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Tehran, Iran in flight. 9 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A military training mission near Tehran resulted in the deaths of nine individuals during a cargo and personnel drop operation.

What happened

During a scheduled local training mission operating out of Tehran, a military aircraft was engaged in a series of maneuvers involving the deployment of equipment, materials, and personnel. The flight was specifically designed to practice dropping supplies and soldiers from the air.

While performing these operational tasks, the aircraft encountered an accident. The event resulted in the deaths of nine people on board. The specific sequence of events leading to the crash remains undetermined, as the precise circumstances surrounding the loss of the aircraft have not been established.

Findings

At this time, there are no official conclusions regarding why the flight ended in a fatal accident. The exact cause of the mishap is currently categorized as unknown.