Lockheed C-130 Hercules crash, Sep 18, 1978 (9 killed), D...
Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident on September 18, 1978 near Doshan Tappeh AFB (Tehran) Tehran City District, Iran with 9 fatalities. Cause: Engine...
- Date: September 18, 1978
- Aircraft: Lockheed C-130 Hercules
- Location: Doshan Tappeh AFB (Tehran) Tehran City District, Iran
- Fatalities: 9
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Engine failure during a go-around on final approach, cause unknown.
Imperial Iranian Air Force Lockheed C-130H Hercules 5-8532 was returning to Doshan Tappeh AFB after a humanitarian mission following an earthquake. An engine failed during a go-around on final approach, the aircraft lost height and crashed. Nine occupants were killed. The aircraft was destroyed.