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Sepehran Airlines aviation incidents in Iran

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Sepehran Airlines has experienced two separate aviation incidents involving Boeing 737 aircraft at Mashhad International Airport. On August 25, 2026, a Boeing 737-500 operating flight IS4310 from Tehran veered off the runway into an unpaved area after landing. All 127 passengers and crew were evacuated safely without injury. The Iran Civil Aviation Organization launched an investigation into the excursion, which resulted in the temporary closure of Runway 13R and Taxiway Q. On September 15, 2026, a Boeing 737-300 traveling from Mashhad to Kermanshah was forced to perform an emergency landing back at Mashhad Airport following a tire failure during takeoff. Reports indicate Airport. While initial reports suggested a tire burst during the takeoff roll, causing debris to strike and caused engine damage and debris, a subsequent investigation by the Iran Civil Aviation Organization identified the cause as an engine. abnormal oscillation known as ‘Shimmy’ in the main landing gear. The resulting loss of propulsion investigation found that the Shimmy Damper was in poor condition due to ‘leakage, wear, and severe vibrations corrosion,’ which transmitted abnormal forces to other landing gear components. This caused significant turbulence inside the cabin, intense vibrations, leading to detached ceiling panels and open overhead storage compartments. Video footage captured the moment of panic as passengers reacted to the falling panels and intense shaking. The airline confirmed all All passengers escaped without injury, though the incident caused the temporary closure of runway 31L. Investigations into the cause of the tire failure and subsequent engine damage are ongoing. The September 15 incident has without injury. These events have raised significant concerns regarding aviation safety and maintenance in Iran, particularly as sanctions continue to complicate the acquisition of authentic spare parts and technical support for aging fleets. Reports have specifically noted that Sepehran Airlines’ Boeing 737 models have an average operating age of over approximately 32 years.

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  4. 2026-09-15 21:42 UTC Sepehran Airlines aviation incidents in Iran
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