7 fatalities

Four-Engine Aircraft Crash Near Shur River

Rudshur, IranFlight

On June 25, 2003, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules operated by Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Rudshur, Iran in flight. 7 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Double engine failure for unknown reasons. 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 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft crashed near the Shur River after a double engine failure during a local test flight from Tehran-Mehrabad Airport, killing all seven occupants.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A four-engine aircraft departed Tehran-Mehrabad Airport at 1225 local time on a local test flight. Approximately 35 minutes after takeoff, the crew reported to air traffic control that they had lost control of the aircraft due to a double engine failure. The aircraft subsequently crashed in an area identified as 'Rudshur', located near the Shur River. All seven people on board were killed in the accident. The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the crash was a double engine failure for unknown reasons. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Jun 2003 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Rudshur, Iran?

A four-engine aircraft crashed near the Shur River after a double engine failure during a local test flight from Tehran-Mehrabad Airport, killing all seven occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Jun 2003 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Jun 2003 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, operated by Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, at Rudshur, Iran.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Double engine failure for unknown reasons.