No fatalities

2000-07-18: Fokker F28 Fellowship (EP-PAU) — Iran Aseman Airlines — Ahwaz, Iran

Ahwaz, IranLanding (descent or approach)

On July 18, 2000, a Fokker F28 Fellowship (registration EP-PAU) operated by Iran Aseman Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Ahwaz, Iran during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft on approach to Ahwaz landed hard on runway 30, bounced, and veered right. The crew executed a go-around and landed normally on the second attempt. All 88 occupants evacuated safely, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Approach and First Landing

After an uneventful flight from Tehran, the crew began the approach to Ahwaz. Weather conditions were poor, with visibility near minimums. During the final segment, the aircraft landed hard on runway 30. The impact caused the aircraft to bounce, and it touched down to the right of the runway.

Go-Around and Second Landing

The crew decided to initiate a go-around. They completed a circuit and landed again a few minutes later. The second landing was described as normal.

Evacuation and Damage

All 88 occupants evacuated the aircraft safely. However, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond economical repair.