A flight instructor and an aviation student were killed in a plane crash near Tehran. The incident happened in Karaj, northwest of Tehran. The crash occurred at Payam International Airport, and authorities have ordered an investigation. Preliminary reports suggest a technical glitch as the cause. Iran has experienced several plane crashes in recent years, mainly due to an ageing fleet. Muslim Network TV reported

Flight Instructor and Aviation Student Killed in Training Plane Crash near Tehran

In a tragic incident, a flight instructor and an aviation student lost their lives when their training plane crashed on the outskirts of Tehran, the capital of Iran. The incident took place in Karaj, the capital of the northwestern Alborz province, approximately 48 kilometers (30 miles) west of Tehran.

The flight instructor has been identified as Navid Arabi Moghadam, while the student’s name is Amirhossein Mahmoudi. The crash occurred at around 5:45 a.m. local time at Payam International Airport, a cargo airport and technical training center.

Authorities at the airport have initiated an investigation into the incident, although initial reports suggest that a technical glitch may have been the cause. The aging fleet of aircraft in Iran has been a concern, resulting in numerous plane crashes, including military jets, in recent years.

This tragic event serves as a reminder of the importance of rigorous safety measures and regular maintenance in the aviation industry. Our thoughts go out to the families and loved ones of the flight instructor and aviation student who lost their lives in this devastating accident.