Fatal aircraft crash near Saveh during charter flight

39 fatalities • Saveh, Iran • Flight

A charter flight traveling from Bandar-e Mahshahr to Tehran crashed near Saveh, resulting in the loss of all 39 people on board.

What happened

On the date of the accident, an aircraft was performing a scheduled charter service for the National Petrochemical Company. The flight was operating a route originating in Bandar-e Mahshahr with a final destination of Tehran. The aircraft was carrying a total of 35 passengers and 4 crew members.

During the cruise phase of the flight, the aircraft encountered extremely severe weather conditions. While navigating through these atmospheric disturbances, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent. The flight ended when the aircraft impacted the ground in the vicinity of Saveh.

Findings

All 39 occupants on board the aircraft, including both the crew and the passengers, were killed in the impact. The primary factor identified in the sequence of events was the uncontrolled descent occurring while the aircraft was operating within very bad weather.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent while flying through severe weather conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1992-04-26 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Saveh, Iran?

A charter flight traveling from Bandar-e Mahshahr to Tehran crashed near Saveh, resulting in the loss of all 39 people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1992-04-26 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 39 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1992-04-26 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration 5-8815, operated by Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, at Saveh, Iran.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent while flying through severe weather conditions.

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