Fatal aircraft crash near Tehran-Mehrabad Airport

80 fatalities • Kahrizak, Iran • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1981-09-29 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Kahrizak, Iran?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 1981-09-29 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 80 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1981-09-29 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 5-8552, operated by Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, at Kahrizak, Iran.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the crash remains unknown at this time.

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