Hard landing at Kish Island Airport involving 158 occupants

No fatalities • Kish Island, Iran • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a heavy landing at Kish Island Airport, resulting in significant structural damage but no injuries to those on board.

What happened

During an arrival at Kish Island Airport, an aircraft experienced a high-impact landing. The force of the touchdown was severe enough that the aircraft sustained extensive damage. Following the incident, the airframe was assessed and determined to be a total loss, as it was considered beyond economical repair.

Despite the severity of the landing, there were no casualties reported. All 158 people on board the aircraft successfully evacuated the plane without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

At this time, the specific reasons for the heavy landing remain undetermined. Investigators have not yet identified the precise mechanical or operational factors that led to the hard touchdown at the Kish Island facility.

Probable cause

The cause of the heavy landing remains unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2007-03-16 McDonnell Douglas MD-82 accident near Kish Island, Iran?

An aircraft experienced a heavy landing at Kish Island Airport, resulting in significant structural damage but no injuries to those on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2007-03-16 McDonnell Douglas MD-82 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2007-03-16 involved a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, registration LZ-LDD, operated by Kish Air, at Kish Island, Iran.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the heavy landing remains unknown.

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