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Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Landing in Iran After Cabin Ceiling Collapses
A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 made an emergency landing in Iran after suffering a mechanical failure, resulting in parts of the cabin ceiling falling onto passengers.
The incident occurred on September 16, 2026, shortly after take-off from an unspecified location. A burst tire caused the plane to shake violently, prompting the pilot to declare an emergency and divert for an immediate landing at Mashhad Airport.
Despite the chaotic situation, all passengers and crew were safely evacuated from the plane without sustaining any injuries. The runway at Mashhad Airport was temporarily closed for inspection, while Iran's Civil Aviation Organization launched an investigation into the cause of the mechanical failure.