On February 1, 2000, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules operated by Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Tehran-Mehrabad, Iran during takeoff. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The Hercules went out of control upon takeoff following an engine failure. 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.
A four-engine Hercules on a training flight crashed after takeoff from runway 29R at Tehran-Mehrabad Airport, striking a parked Iran Air Airbus A300. All six crew on the Hercules and three occupants on the Airbus were killed.
Accident
A four-engine aircraft, identified as a Hercules, departed Tehran-Mehrabad Airport on a training flight bound for Hamadan. The aircraft was carrying six crew members. At liftoff from runway 29R, the Hercules deviated to the right and crashed into an Iran Air Airbus A300B2-203 that had been towed. Both aircraft exploded instantly and were totally destroyed by a post-crash fire. All six crew members on board the Hercules were killed, as well as three people who were on board the Airbus.
Probable Cause
The official investigation stated that it is believed the Hercules went out of control upon takeoff following an engine failure.
What happened in the 1 Feb 2000 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Tehran-Mehrabad, Iran?
A four-engine Hercules on a training flight crashed after takeoff from runway 29R at Tehran-Mehrabad Airport, striking a parked Iran Air Airbus A300. All six crew on the Hercules and three occupants on the Airbus were killed.
Were there any fatalities in the 1 Feb 2000 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 1 Feb 2000 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, operated by Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, at Tehran-Mehrabad, Iran.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The Hercules went out of control upon takeoff following an engine failure.
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