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Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Abarkuh

Date & Time: May 14, 1990

Type of aircraft:

PZL-Mielec AN-2

Operator:

Registration:

SP-WZB

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Spraying (Agricultural)

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

1G180-28

YOM:

1978

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

0

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

0

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

0

Circumstances:

Crashed in unknown circumstances. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Lockheed EC-130E Hercules at Posht-e Bādām AFB AFB: 5 killed

Date & Time: Apr 24, 1980

Type of aircraft:

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Operator:

Registration:

62-1809

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

3770

YOM:

1963

Location:

Posht-e Bādām AFB

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

5

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

0

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

5

Circumstances:

After landing at Posht-e Bādām AFB, the four engine airplane collided with a USMC Douglas RH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter registered 158761. The collision occurred in unknown circumstances and both aircraft were taking part to an evacuation of US citizens. All eight occupants on both aircraft were killed.

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