11 fatalities

Aircraft crash during approach at Bandar Abbas Airport (EP-AEF)

Bandar Abbas, IranLanding (descent or approach)

On March 17, 1967, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration EP-AEF) operated by Iran Air was involved in an aviation accident near Bandar Abbas, Iran during landing or approach. 11 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the low altitude during final approach remains undetermined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed short of the runway during its final approach to Bandar Abbas Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities and the destruction of the plane.

What happened

During the final approach phase toward Bandar Abbas Airport, an aircraft impacted the ground several dozen yards before reaching the runway threshold. The impact occurred at a low altitude for reasons that remain unconfirmed. Following the collision with the terrain, the wreckage caught fire and was completely destroyed.

There were a total of 28 people on board during the flight. The accident resulted in 11 fatalities, while the remaining 17 occupants were successfully evacuated from the scene.

Findings

At this time, the specific reason why the aircraft was flying at an insufficient altitude prior to impact has not been determined.

Probable cause

The cause of the low altitude during final approach remains undetermined.