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Training Flight Crashes in Varamin Following Radome Detachment (5-8208)

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On September 22, 2009, an Ilyushin II-76 (registration 5-8208) operated by Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Varamin, Iran in flight. 7 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It is believed that the radome detached because the aircraft's speed exceeded its certification during the emergency descent. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A training flight from Tehran-Mehrabad crashed near Varamin after an engine failure and emergency descent during which the radome detached and struck the tail, causing loss of control. All seven occupants were killed.

Incident Overview

A training flight departed Tehran-Mehrabad Airport for a local training mission. While cruising south of Tehran, the crew declared an emergency after experiencing an engine failure and elected to return to the airport.

Emergency Descent and Radome Detachment

During the emergency descent to runway 29L, the radome mounted on the roof of the aircraft detached and struck the tail. The impact caused the aircraft to lose control.

Crash and Fatalities

The aircraft crashed in an open field near Varamin. Upon impact, the aircraft disintegrated. All seven occupants were killed.

Investigation

Investigators believe that the radome detached because the aircraft's speed exceeded its certification limits during the emergency descent. No other causes have been stated.

Probable cause

It is believed that the radome detached because the aircraft's speed exceeded its certification during the emergency descent.
Engine failureStructural failure

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Sept 2009 Ilyushin II-76 accident near Varamin, Iran?

A training flight from Tehran-Mehrabad crashed near Varamin after an engine failure and emergency descent during which the radome detached and struck the tail, causing loss of control. All seven occupants were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Sept 2009 Ilyushin II-76 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Sept 2009 involved an Ilyushin II-76, registration 5-8208, operated by Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, at Varamin, Iran.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

It is believed that the radome detached because the aircraft's speed exceeded its certification during the emergency descent.

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