Antonov AN-74 crash, Nov 27, 2006 (38 killed), Tehran-Meh...
Antonov AN-74 accident on November 27, 2006 near Tehran-Mehrabad, Tehran City District, Iran with 38 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control at rotation...
- Date: November 27, 2006
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-74
- Location: Tehran-Mehrabad, Tehran City District, Iran
- Fatalities: 38
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of control at rotation after an engine failure of undetermined origin.
An IRGC Antonov An-74 was taking off from Tehran Mehrabad when one engine failed as the pilot rotated. The aircraft lost control, crashed and burst into flames. 38 people died, including three who survived the crash but died later in hospital.