On January 15, 2025, a Rockwell Grand Commander 690 operated by IRIPA - Islamic Republic of Iran Police Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Kenarsar, Iran in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft became uncontrollable while operating in limited visibility. 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.
A training flight departing from Rasht-Sardar Jangal Airport crashed in an open field near Kenarsar, resulting in the deaths of all three people on board.
What happened
During a scheduled training mission, an aircraft departed from Rasht-Sardar Jangal Airport, bound for Tehran. While the flight was in progress, the aircraft encountered conditions of limited visibility. During this period, the plane became uncontrollable and descended into an open field situated in Kenarsar, approximately 15 kilometers east of the departure airport.
Upon hitting the ground, the aircraft suffered a complete disintegration. There were three fatalities among the occupants, with no survivors reported from the crew.
Findings
The accident occurred during the flight phase in low-visibility conditions.
The aircraft lost control prior to the impact in the Kenarsar region.
Probable cause
The aircraft became uncontrollable while operating in limited visibility.