No fatalities

Emergency Belly Landing in Northwest Iran Ends in Post-Crash Fire (EP-ALP)

Mianeh, IranFlight

On October 6, 1970, a Rockwell Aero Commander 500 (registration EP-ALP) operated by Private Iranian was involved in an aviation accident near Mianeh, Iran in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft en route from Tehran to Tabriz made a belly landing in a desert area near Mianeh after technical problems. Both occupants escaped, but the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Incident Overview

An aircraft operating a flight from Tehran to Tabriz experienced unknown technical problems while en route. The crew decided to reduce altitude and attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft executed a belly landing in a desert area approximately 27 kilometers northwest of Mianeh, which is about 120 kilometers southeast of Tabriz.

Sequence of Events

After touching down, the aircraft slid for several yards before coming to rest in flames. Both occupants managed to escape from the aircraft. The subsequent post-crash fire destroyed the aircraft.

Outcome

The aircraft was consumed by fire following the landing. The two individuals on board evacuated safely. No further details regarding their condition or the nature of the technical problems were provided in the official source.