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Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 makes emergency landing in Iran
A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737-300, flying from Mashhad to Kermanshah, was forced to make an emergency landing at Mashhad International Airport following severe technical issues during takeoff. The incident caused intense vibrations throughout the aircraft, which led to the detachment of cabin ceiling panels and interior linings, causing panic among passengers.
While initial reports suggested a tire burst or engine failure, an investigation by the Iran Civil Aviation Organization identified the cause as an abnormal oscillation known as Shimmy in the main landing gear. The investigation found that the Shimmy Damper was in poor condition due to leakage, wear, and corrosion, which transmitted abnormal forces to other landing gear components.
No injuries were reported among the passengers or crew. The incident has renewed discussions regarding the maintenance of aging aircraft fleets in Iran, as international sanctions have historically limited access to authentic spare parts and modern equipment. The airline's Boeing 737 fleet has an average operating age of 32.2 years.
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Boeing · Boeing 737 · Iran Civil Aviation Organization · Kermanshah · Mashhad Airport · Mashhad International Airport · Sepehran Airlines
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- [● 17 SOURCES] No passengers or crew members were injured during the emergency landing. gazeteyenisoz.com · radiomhumahuaca.com.ar · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.calibre800.com · www.giroportal.com.br · +12 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] Intense vibrations caused cabin ceiling panels and interior linings to detach and fall onto passengers. www.e-radio.gr · gazeteyenisoz.com · radiomhumahuaca.com.ar · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.calibre800.com · +15 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The average operating age of Sepehran Airlines' Boeing 737 fleet is 32.2 years. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.giroportal.com.br · radiosampaio.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] One of the runways at Mashhad Airport was temporarily closed following the incident. haber.aero · www.expreso.com.mx · inyheter.no · internewscast.com
- [● 14 SOURCES] The incident involved reported damage to one of the aircraft's engines. www.e-radio.gr · gazeteyenisoz.com · www.calibre800.com · www.giroportal.com.br · nuevolaredo.tv · +9 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] The incident was not caused by the tires, contrary to initial reports. www.e-radio.gr · gazeteyenisoz.com · radiomhumahuaca.com.ar · www.calibre800.com · www.giroportal.com.br · +14 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The cause was an abnormal vibration known as Shimmy affecting the main landing gear. 1000noticias.com.py · www.airdatanews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Shimmy Damper failed due to leaks, wear, and corrosion. 1000noticias.com.py · www.airdatanews.com