5 fatalities

Training Flight Crash at Isfahan Airport Destroys HESA IrAn-140 (90-04)

Isfahan-Shahin Shar-HESA, IranLanding (descent or approach)

On February 16, 2009, a HESA IrAn-140-100 (registration 90-04) operated by HESA was involved in an aviation accident near Isfahan-Shahin Shar-HESA, Iran during landing or approach. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A HESA IrAn-140-100 (licensed Antonov AN-140) crashed on final approach at Isfahan-Shahin Shahr-HESA Airport during a training flight, killing all five occupants including an instructor and four pilots under training.

Accident Overview

On an unspecified date, a HESA IrAn-140-100 aircraft, built under license from Antonov by Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA), was conducting a training flight. The aircraft crashed during final approach to Isfahan-Shahin Shahr-HESA Airport and was destroyed. The five occupants—comprising one instructor and four pilots under training—were killed.

Aircraft and Crew

The aircraft was an IrAn-140-100, the licensed version of the Antonov AN-140. It was operated on behalf of HESA. The crew consisted of an instructor and four pilots undergoing training. No further details about the crew are provided.

Circumstances

The accident occurred on final approach. The circumstances surrounding the crash are reported as unknown. No information is available regarding the time of day, weather conditions, or any communication with air traffic control.

Investigation

As of the source, no probable cause has been determined. The investigation, if any, has not been detailed in the provided information.