Aircraft crash near Qom Airport

8 fatalities • Qom, Iran • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside during its approach to Qom Airport, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During an approach to Qom Airport, an aircraft struck the side of a mountain located a short distance from the airfield. The incident occurred while the flight was operating under challenging meteorological conditions characterized by poor visibility.

Upon impact with the terrain, the aircraft sustained catastrophic damage. There were eight fatalities among the occupants on board, with no survivors reported from the wreckage.

Findings

  • The crash took place during the approach phase of flight.
  • Adverse weather conditions were present at the time of the accident.
  • The flight path intersected with a mountain slope near the destination airport.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck terrain while maneuvering through poor weather conditions during its approach to the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1950-12-01 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Qom, Iran?

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside during its approach to Qom Airport, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1950-12-01 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1950-12-01 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration EP-AAJ, operated by Iran Air, at Qom, Iran.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck terrain while maneuvering through poor weather conditions during its approach to the airport.

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