Aircraft crash in Kharkas Mountain Range near Natanz

66 fatalities • Natanz, Iran • Flight

An aircraft crashed into a mountain slope in Iran during its night cruise, resulting in the loss of all 66 people on board.

What happened

During a night flight, an aircraft experienced an uncontrolled descent approximately 35 minutes after departing from Isfahan Airport. While maintaining a cruising altitude of 18,000 feet, the plane began a rapid descent that lasted 47 seconds before striking a mountain slope within the Kharkas Mountain Range, situated close to Natanz.

Following the impact, the aircraft disintegrated. Search efforts located the wreckage a few hours later in a remote area near a telecommunication relay station. The accident resulted in 66 fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants.

Findings

There are no specific findings or contributing factors detailed in the provided report regarding the reason for the uncontrolled descent.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1994-10-12 Fokker F28 Fellowship accident near Natanz, Iran?

An aircraft crashed into a mountain slope in Iran during its night cruise, resulting in the loss of all 66 people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1994-10-12 Fokker F28 Fellowship accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 66 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1994-10-12 involved a Fokker F28 Fellowship, registration EP-PAV, operated by Iran Aseman Airlines, at Natanz, Iran.

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