Aircraft crash during ILS calibration near Tehran-Mehrabad International Airport

4 fatalities • Khozankala, Iran • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Khozankala while performing instrument landing system calibration during heavy rain.

What happened

During an operational mission to calibrate the Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Tehran-Mehrabad International Airport, a twin engine aircraft impacted terrain. The flight was approaching the airport from a northwestern direction when the crew encountered significantly reduced visibility caused by intense rainfall.

As the aircraft proceeded on its approach, it struck a mountain slope that was obscured by cloud cover. The impact occurred in the vicinity of Khozankala, situated approximately 33 km northwest of the destination airport. Following the collision, the aircraft was completely destroyed. Search efforts located the wreckage in an area near the Amir Kabir Dam.

Findings

  • The accident resulted in four fatalities, involving all crew members on board.
  • Heavy rain and low visibility were present during the approach phase.
  • The aircraft struck a mountain slope that was hidden by clouds.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck terrain while flying in heavy rain and obscured cloud cover during an ILS calibration mission.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1962-10-10 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Khozankala, Iran?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Khozankala while performing instrument landing system calibration during heavy rain.

Were there any fatalities in the 1962-10-10 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1962-10-10 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration EP-MRP, operated by Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, at Khozankala, Iran.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck terrain while flying in heavy rain and obscured cloud cover during an ILS calibration mission.

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