2003 Iran Ilyushin Il-76 crash

Aviation accident in Kerman, Iran transp سانحه سقوط هواپیمای ایلیوشین ایل-۷۶ سپاه June 2023 2003 Iran Ilyushin Il-76 crash Accident YI-ANI (Iraqi Airways).jpg The aircraft involved in the accident, when still in service with Iraqi Airways in 1990 2003 2 19 y Controlled flight into terrain during descent in bad weather 35 km mi nmi on SE of Kerman Airport, Kerman, Iran Ilyushin Il-76MD Aerospace Force of the Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution 15 2280 Zahedan Airport, Zahedan, Iran Kerman Airport, Kerman, Iran 275 257 18 275 0 On 19 February 2003, an Ilyushin Il-76 crashed in mountainous terrain near Kerman in Iran. The Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps aircraft, registration 15 2280, was flying from Zahedan to Kerman when it crashed 35 km mi nmi southeast of Kerman. The aircraft was carrying members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, a special force that is independent from the Iranian Army, on an unknown mission.Iran plane crash kills 302 BBC News 20 February 2013 https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2781953.stm https://web.archive.org/web/20220525182216/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2781953.stm 25 May 2022 live Strong winds were reported in the region of the crash when the aircraft disappeared from radar; around the same time, villagers in the area described hearing a loud explosion. There were no survivors among the 275 occupants on board the aircraft.Deadliest plane crashes in Iran since 2003 https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/deadliest-plane-crashes-in-iran-since-2003-1.2175556 19 January 2025 The Associated Press Gulf News 5 November 2018 en 2026, the crash remains the second deadliest on Iranian soil (behind Iran Air Flight 655) and the deadliest crash of an Il-76. 15-2280 20030219-0 24 November 2014 Accident The Il-76 was flying a route from Zahedan Airport to Kerman Airport carrying members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on an unspecified mission. The four-engine Russian transport aircraft lost contact with air traffic control at 5:30 pm after flying into poor weather conditions. The aircraft crashed into the Sirch mountains, southeast of Kerman, about 500 mi nmi km southeast of Tehran, killing all aboard. Recovery and aftermath Immediately after the crash, members of the Revolutionary Guards and Red Crescent were sent to the accident scene. Two helicopters attempting to reach the scene turned back due to bad weather.Fathi Nazila 21 February 2003 Storm Hinders Iranian Crews Sent to Search Site of Crash https://www.nytimes.com/2003/02/21/world/storm-hinders-iranian-crews-sent-to-search-site-of-crash.html https://web.archive.org/web/20140212110441/http://www.nytimes.com/2003/02/21/world/storm-hinders-iranian-crews-sent-to-search-site-of-crash.html 12 February 2014 2019-07-11 The New York Times 0362-4331 A cordon of the area was completed as well, limiting access to journalists and the public.Chan Sue 19 February 2003 302 Dead in Iranian Plane Crash https://www.cbsnews.com/news/302-dead-in-iranian-plane-crash/ 2018-01-10 CBS News Associated Press 9 January 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180109000326/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/302-dead-in-iranian-plane-crash/ live 20 February 2003 No survivors in Iran plane crash https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/2782531.stm live https://web.archive.org/web/20130420123843/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2782531.stm 20 April 2013 2019-07-11 BBC News President Mohammad Khatami's cabinet sent a message of condolence to families of the victims about the "tragic event in which a group of IRGC brothers"—Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps—were killed.Fathi Nazila 20 February 2003 302 Killed in Crash of Iranian Military Plane https://www.nytimes.com/2003/02/20/world/302-killed-in-crash-of-iranian-military-plane.html The New York Times 0362-4331 8 January 2018 10 January 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180108120446/http://www.nytimes.com/2003/02/20/world/302-killed-in-crash-of-iranian-military-plane.html live The Iranian government also blamed U.S. sanctions against Iran for playing a part in the crash since the restrictions make it more difficult for Iran to maintain its aircraft.Iran air safety hit by sanctions BBC News 6 December 2005 https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/4504434.stm 23 October 2017 10 January 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20171023093847/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4504434.stm live Investigators believe it was a controlled flight into terrain, citing the deteriorating weather conditions and high winds. There was speculation that the accident was the result of a mid-air collision due to the high number of fatalities (the Il-76 normally carries fewer than 200 passengers). A terrorist organization called the Abu-Bakr Brigades also claimed responsibility for the crash.24 February 2003 RFE/RL Iran Report http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/library/news/iran/2003/8-240203.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20090721001423/http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/library/news/iran/2003/8-240203.htm 21 July 2009 IranReport globalsecurity.org See also Iran Aviation 2005 Iranian Air Force C-130 crash 2018 Algerian Air Force Il-76 crash Charkhi Dadri mid-air collision, involving an Il-76 and a Boeing 747; and with a higher loss of life References http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/meast/02/20/iran.crash/ Fog halts Iran air crash search CNN 20 February 2003 https://web.archive.org/web/20070204203515/http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/meast/02/20/iran.crash/ 4 February 2007 http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/meast/02/19/iran.crash/ Iranian plane crash kills 302 CNN 19 February 2003 https://web.archive.org/web/20070829051459/http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/meast/02/19/iran.crash/ 29 August 2007 External links  20030219-0 September 2019 Category:2000s disasters in Iran Category:2003 disasters in Asia Category:Aviation accidents and incidents in Iran Category:Aviation accidents and incidents in 2003 Category:Aviation accidents and incidents involving the Ilyushin Il-76 Category:2003 in Iran Category:Accidental deaths in Iran Category:History of Kerman province Category:February 2003 in Iran Category:Aviation accidents and incidents involving controlled flight into terrain