Aircraft crash near Shiraz during approach

9 fatalities • Shiraz, Iran • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed into a mountain while approaching Shiraz under poor weather conditions, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During an approach to the airport in Shiraz, an aircraft collided with a mountain. The incident occurred while the flight was operating in adverse meteorological conditions. The impact of the collision caused the plane to crash, leaving no possibility of survival for those on board.

All nine fatalities were recorded following the accident. There were no survivors among the occupants of the aircraft at the time of the impact.

Findings

Initial reports indicate that the flight was attempting to land amidst bad weather conditions when the collision with terrain occurred.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountain during its approach to Shiraz while flying in poor weather.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1976-12-21 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Shiraz, Iran?

An aircraft crashed into a mountain while approaching Shiraz under poor weather conditions, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1976-12-21 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 1976-12-21 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 5-8536, operated by Imperial Iranian Air Force, at Shiraz, Iran.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountain during its approach to Shiraz while flying in poor weather.

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