Engine failure and runway excursion involving aircraft en route to Khorramabad

No fatalities • Arak, Iran • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft traveling from Tehran to Khorramabad experienced an engine failure during cruise, leading to an emergency landing and subsequent runway excursion at Arak Airport.

What happened

During a flight from Tehran to Khorramabad, the aircraft experienced a failure of its right engine while maintaining cruising altitude. Following the mechanical issue, air traffic control provided the crew with clearance to perform an emergency diversion to Arak Airport.

Upon reaching the destination, the aircraft landed at the facility; however, during the landing sequence, the plane lost control and veered off the runway. The incident resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the excursion, all 27 occupants managed to exit the aircraft without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

  • The primary mechanical issue was identified as a failure of the right engine during the cruise phase of flight.

Probable cause

The loss of power in the right engine during cruise necessitated an emergency diversion, which was followed by a loss of directional control during the landing at Arak Airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-08-12 HESA IrAn-140-100 accident near Arak, Iran?

An aircraft traveling from Tehran to Khorramabad experienced an engine failure during cruise, leading to an emergency landing and subsequent runway excursion at Arak Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 2005-08-12 HESA IrAn-140-100 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-08-12 involved a HESA IrAn-140-100, registration EP-SFD, operated by Safiran Airlines, at Arak, Iran.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of power in the right engine during cruise necessitated an emergency diversion, which was followed by a loss of directional control during the landing at Arak Airport.

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