Crash of a Lockheed C-130B Hercules in Zarand: 23 killed
Date & Time:
Apr 17, 1967 at 1740 LT
Operator:
Registration:
5-107
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Chiraz - Tehran
MSN:
4118
YOM:
1966
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
14
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
23
Circumstances:
En route from Chiraz to Tehran, while cruising in stormy weather, the airplane exploded and crashed near Zarand. All 23 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It is believed the aircraft crashed after being struck by lightning.
