12 fatalities

1995-01-05: Lockheed L-1329 JetStar (1003) — Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force — Isfahan-Shahid Beheshti, Iran

Isfahan-Shahid Beheshti, IranTakeoff (climb)

On January 5, 1995, a Lockheed L-1329 JetStar (registration 1003) operated by Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Isfahan-Shahid Beheshti, Iran during takeoff. 12 people were killed. 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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After reporting pressurization problems during climb, the aircraft was cleared for an emergency landing but crashed shortly after. All 12 occupants, including Iranian Air Force Chief General Mansour Sattari, were killed.

Flight and Incident

The aircraft was operating a flight from Kish Island to Tehran with an intermediate stop at Isfahan. Shortly after takeoff from Isfahan-Shahid Beheshti Airport, while climbing to an altitude of 2,000 feet, the crew reported pressurization problems. Air traffic control cleared the aircraft to return for an emergency landing.

Accident Sequence

Five minutes after departure, the aircraft went out of control and crashed a few kilometers from the airport. All 12 occupants on board were killed. Among the deceased was General Mansour Sattari, the Chief of the Iranian Air Force.

Investigation

No probable cause for the accident has been stated in the available information. The investigation is expected to examine the reported pressurization issues and other factors leading to the loss of control.