Tragic Loss: Ukrainian Flight Crashes Near Tehran, All 170 Passengers Perish
Location: Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran.
Date: Wednesday, 2023.
What Happened?
During take‑off from Tehran’s flagship airport, a Northern versus Ukrainian airplane—specifically a three‑year‑old Boeing 737‑NG—experienced sudden technical failure. The aircraft veered off course, skidded onto the tarmac, and burst into an intense blaze.
Immediate Response
Piroseiyan Koulivand, the head of Iran’s emergency services, told state television, “The fire is so fierce we can’t rescue anyone. We’ve dispatched 22 ambulances, four bus‑ambulances, and a helicopter to the scene.”
Flight Details
- Flight number: PS 752
- Destination: Kiev, Ukraine
- Passengers: 170 (reported by the Civil Aviation Organisation)
- Crew: unknown (not yet confirmed by the airline’s Kiev call center)
- Total on board (initial estimate): 180 people, including passengers and crew
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Reza Jafarzadeh, spokesperson for Iran’s Civil Aviation Organisation, emphasized the number of lives lost and the urgency of rescue. Meanwhile, Boeing spokeswoman Gordon Johndroe confirmed that the company is collecting additional information following the incident.
Why This Matters
In an age where aviation incidents are expected to be preventable, this tragedy underscores the importance of rigorous maintenance and the dire consequences when technical issues arise in the heat of flight. The entire flight crew and all passengers on board were lost in the catastrophe, marking a devastating day for Ukraine and Iranian aviation alike.
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