Iranian Government
Safety profile and incident history for Iranian Government.
Safety Score
9.6/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
4
Recent Incidents
October 10, 1962 4 Fatalities
Fokker F27 Friendship
Khozankala Alborz
The crew was engaged in the calibration of the Tehran-Mehrabad International Airport ILS system. While approaching the airport from the northwest, the crew encountered poor visibility due to heavy rain falls. The twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain shrouded in clouds and located near the locality of Khozankala, about 33 km northwest of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all four crew members were killed. The wreckage was found near the Amir Kabir Dam.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Iran
Risk Level
Low Risk