Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 29 September 1981
Aircraft Type: Lockheed C-130H Hercules
Owner/operator: Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force – IRIAF
Registration Number: 5-8552
Location: Kahrisak –
ÿ Iran
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 80 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft engine or control systemAircraft engine or control system
Category: Accident
A catastrophic aviation incident occurred, resulting in the deaths of the defense minister and several other military officials. The crash was caused by a severe mechanical failure within the aircraft, leading to loss of control and impact.A catastrophic aviation incident occurred, resulting in the deaths of the defense minister and several other military officials. The crash was caused by a severe mechanical failure within the aircraft, leading to loss of control and impact.
Description
Crashed, killing the defense minister and other military officials.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? specifically, a catastrophic failure of the aircraft’s engine or control system.Mechanical failure ? specifically, a catastrophic failure of the aircraft’s engine or control system.Share on:
