What happened
A flight traveling from Zahedan to Kerman crashed while attempting to land at Kerman Airport. The aircraft, a four-engine plane, was carrying 257 passengers and 18 crew members. During the night descent, the flight encountered severe weather characterized by intense winds and heavy snowfall.
As the aircraft was on approach, it collided with the slope of Mt Sirach, situated approximately 32 km from the destination airport. Search and rescue teams reached the site the following morning. The debris field was located roughly 100 meters below the mountain's peak. The accident resulted in 275 fatalities, with no survivors reported among the passengers or the crew.
Findings
- The aircraft encountered extreme weather conditions, including heavy snow and strong winds, during the approach phase.
- The impact occurred on the terrain of Mt Sirach during a night descent.