Sterling Airways Tehran Caravelle accident

15Fatalities

81Survivors

96On board

Accident details

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Injuries: XX-XXXX
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What happened

In the 1974 Sterling Airways Tehran Caravelle accident, a Sterling Airways Sud Aviation Caravelle experienced a landing gear failure at Mehrabad International Airport. The aircraft caught fire and 15 passengers were killed.

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