Accident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft en route to Zahedan, Iran, crashed into the slope of a mountain in the Sabzpushan Heights, located north of the airport. The wreckage was discovered the following morning. All seven occupants were killed.
Occupants
The aircraft was crewed by two pilots and a flight attendant. Among the four passengers was General Mahmoud Sadeqi, a senior police officer traveling to Zahedan to investigate an attack that had killed four police officers.
Flight and Impact
The flight was conducted at night. While approaching Zahedan, the crew failed to recognize that their altitude was too low. The airplane subsequently struck the mountain slope.
Official Statement
A day after the crash, Iranian authorities stated that the accident was caused by technical flaws, darkness, and the pilot’s unfamiliarity with the region.