
Sepehran Airlines 737 returns to Mashhad after tire blowout causes cabin debris
A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 flying from Mashhad to Kermanshah, Iran, made an emergency return to its departure airport on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, after a tire blowout during takeoff caused violent shaking and interior damage. Video footage showed ceiling panels and overhead bins collapsing onto passengers, who were seen screaming and shielding themselves. The pilot declared an emergency and landed safely at Mashhad Hashemi Nejad International Airport. All 127 passengers and crew members were evacuated without injury, and one runway was temporarily closed for inspection. An investigation has been launched by Iranian aviation authorities.






