80 fatalities

1981-09-29: Lockheed C-130 Hercules (5-8552) — Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force — Kahrizak, Iran

Kahrizak, IranLanding (descent or approach)

On September 29, 1981, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration 5-8552) operated by Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Kahrizak, Iran during landing or approach. 80 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the crash remains unknown at this time. 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.

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A four-engine aircraft crashed in Kahrizak during its descent to Tehran-Mehrabad Airport, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During an approach to Tehran-Mehrabad Airport, a four-engine airplane went down in the vicinity of Kahrizak, situated approximately 20 kilometers south of the airfield. The aircraft was in its descent phase when the accident occurred under undetermined conditions. The impact resulted in the deaths of all 80 occupants on board, including several high-ranking military officials and the Iranian Minister of Defense.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the crash remain unidentified, as the exact cause of the descent into Kahrizak has not been established by investigators.

Probable cause

The cause of the crash remains unknown at this time.