Aircraft crash near Tehran-Mehrabad Airport

9 fatalities • Tehran-Mehrabad, Iran • Takeoff (climb)

A flight departing from Tehran-Mehrabad Airport crashed during its initial climb, resulting in the loss of all nine people on board.

What happened

During the takeoff phase from Tehran-Mehrabad Airport, an aircraft experienced a loss of lift and subsequently crashed. The incident occurred while the plane was in its climbing stage shortly after departing the runway.

The flight was carrying nine people at the time of the accident, including seven crew members. These individuals were reportedly traveling toward Saudi Arabia to facilitate a crew rotation for a different aircraft. There were nine fatalities recorded following the impact.

Findings

Investigations into the event indicate that the aircraft suffered an aerodynamic stall during the climb, which led to the uncontrolled descent and subsequent crash.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during the climbing phase of flight shortly after takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1950-09-14 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Tehran-Mehrabad, Iran?

A flight departing from Tehran-Mehrabad Airport crashed during its initial climb, resulting in the loss of all nine people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1950-09-14 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1950-09-14 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration EP-AAG, operated by Iran Air, at Tehran-Mehrabad, Iran.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during the climbing phase of flight shortly after takeoff.

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