Unidentified aircraft accident during engine-out training

No fatalities • Shiraz, Iran • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft involved in an engine-inoperative training mission crashed during the takeoff phase under uncertain conditions.

What happened

A training flight involving a simulated engine failure resulted in an aviation accident. The crew was performing a specific maneuver designed to practice a takeoff procedure with two engines inoperative. During the execution of this high-difficulty takeoff, the aircraft encountered an accident. The exact circumstances surrounding the loss of control or the impact remain unclear at this time.

Findings

At present, there is no definitive information regarding the specific cause of the crash. While the flight was intended to simulate a critical power loss scenario, the precise sequence of events leading to the accident has not been established. The status and fate of the crew members involved in the incident have not yet been confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1969-04-07 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Shiraz, Iran?

An aircraft involved in an engine-inoperative training mission crashed during the takeoff phase under uncertain conditions.

Were there any fatalities in the 1969-04-07 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1969-04-07 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 5-112, operated by Imperial Iranian Air Force, at Shiraz, Iran.

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