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Passengers scream as Iranian plane cabin shakes violently during flight: video
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Key Points:
- A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 flight from Mashhad to Kermanshah experienced severe turbulence and cabin damage mid-flight, causing overhead compartments and ceiling panels to collapse onto passengers.
- The aircraft reportedly suffered engine damage and a tire blowout during takeoff, leading the pilot to declare an emergency and return safely to Mashhad Hashemi Nejad International Airport.
- Despite the chaotic incident, all 127 passengers and crew members were unharmed, though the airport temporarily closed one runway during the emergency landing.
- An investigation into the cause of the incident is ongoing, with passengers subsequently placed on another flight to continue their journey.
- Iran's aviation industry faces challenges due to international sanctions, limiting access to newer aircraft, genuine spare parts, and modern upgrades, forcing reliance on aging planes and complex maintenance.
