Fatal aircraft crash during approach to Doshan Tappeh AFB

9 fatalities • Doshan Tappeh AFB (Tehran), Iran • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed while attempting a go-around following an engine failure during its return to Doshan Tappeh AFB.

What happened

Following the completion of a humanitarian relief mission in response to recent earthquake activity, a flight was returning to Doshan Tappeh AFB. During the final approach phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power in one of its engines. In response to this mechanical failure, the pilot initiated a go-around procedure.

During this maneuver, the aircraft was unable to maintain its altitude and subsequently descended into the ground. The impact resulted in a total of nine fatalities and left four occupants seriously injured.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the crash was an engine failure occurring while the aircraft was on final approach.

Probable cause

The engine failed during the final approach, preventing the aircraft from maintaining altitude during a go-around maneuver.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1978-09-18 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Doshan Tappeh AFB (Tehran), Iran?

An aircraft crashed while attempting a go-around following an engine failure during its return to Doshan Tappeh AFB.

Were there any fatalities in the 1978-09-18 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1978-09-18 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 5-8532, operated by Imperial Iranian Air Force, at Doshan Tappeh AFB (Tehran), Iran.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failed during the final approach, preventing the aircraft from maintaining altitude during a go-around maneuver.

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