What Happened
Nose Gear Collapse Leaves Aircraft Disabled After Normal Landing
A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737-500 ran off a runway at Mashhad International Airport in Iran after a normal landing, resulting in the collapse of the aircraft’s nose gear. The incident occurred on August 25, 2026, and fortunately, no injuries were reported among the 127 passengers and crew on board. The aircraft, which was built in 1992, was previously operated by several airlines, including Sabena and Ukraine International Airlines, before joining Sepehran’s fleet in 2016. Iranian authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident, which comes amid ongoing sanctions against Iran’s aviation industry. The incident was first reported by AeroTime.