The Sepahan Airlines flight, a Boeing 737, experienced a ceiling collapse on its passengers during an emergency landing. This incident occurred shortly after taking off from Mashhad Airport towards Kermanshah and turned into a nightmare for every passenger.
Details of the Incident
The aircraft, which had taken off from Iran's second-largest city towards Kermanshah, suddenly faced a malfunction in its landing gear system. This malfunction was likely due to a tire burst or detachment during flight. Passengers clung to their seats with their hands as the plane shook violently, and the cabin ceiling suddenly collapsed on them.
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Videos taken from inside the cabin show how the plane shook violently and passengers clung to their seats to maintain balance. Following a loud noise caused by the ceiling collapse, part of the cabin's interior decoration fell down, and debris rained down on the passengers. This scene caused screams and desperate prayers from the passengers.
Consequences and Reactions
At the time of landing, emergency teams and doctors were waiting at Mashhad Airport, and the runway was briefly closed. However, according to Hassan Jafari, spokesman for Sepahan Airlines, it appears that none of the passengers were injured in this incident, and all were able to exit the aircraft safely and register for their subsequent flights.
Authorities are investigating the cause of this malfunction, but no results have been published so far. Iran's aviation industry is under significant pressure due to extensive sanctions and economic problems stemming from the war. Although the export of aircraft parts to Iran is not specifically prohibited, sanctions have had significant impacts on other industries.
The former U.S. government, under Donald Trump, sanctioned dozens of Iranian airlines as part of broad economic measures aimed at weakening the regime. Aviation incidents in Iran have been common even before the escalation of the war, while military aircraft have been severely damaged. Previously, on August 25, another Sepahan Airlines flight encountered a similar problem upon arrival from Tehran to Mashhad, where the front wheels had issues.
In that incident as well, no one was injured, and 127 passengers were safely evacuated. These events highlight the urgent need for improved safety conditions in Iran's aviation industry.
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