A Kolavia Tupolev TU-154M on behalf of Taban Air, registration RA-85787 performing flight HH-6437 from Isfahan to Mashad (Iran) with 157 passengers and 13 crew, was holding near Mashad due to visibility at Mashad being below minimums, when a passenger became seriously ill. The crew declared emergency and decided to attempt the ILS approach to Mashad's runway 31R despite the low visibility. Upon touchdown at 07:20L (03:50Z) the airplane veered temporarily off the runway, the gear collapsed, one wing impacted the ground and the airplane burst into flames. 42 people received minor injuries and were taken to local hospitals. The airplane received substantial damages including the separation of both wings (sheared off at the mount points of the main landing gear struts) and the vertical stabilizer.
Iranian Authorities said, that there were no fatalities. The cause of the accident is under investigation. Runway 13L/31R remains closed following the accident.
Iran's Civil Aviation Authority suspended the Air Operators Certificate (AOC) of Taban Air effectively grounding the airline with immediate effect.
Iran's Ministry of Health said, that 42 people were admitted to hospital.
Runway 31R is 3811 meters (12500 feet) long and is equipped with a Category I ILS.
The flight had originated in Abadan (Iran) on Saturday (Jan 23rd) evening and was diverted to Isfahan due to poor visibility in Mashad, some media in Iran report the airplane may have diverted to Isfahan due to a technical problem. The airplane departed Isfahan for Mashad again at 05:35L. RA-85787 is owned by Kolavia and operated by Kolavia for Taban Air.
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