Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 makes emergency landing in Iran

A Boeing 737 operated by the Iranian carrier Sepehran Airlines was forced to perform an emergency landing at Mashhad Airport on September 15, 2026, shortly after takeoff. The flight, which was bound for Kermanshah, experienced a mechanical failure when a tire reportedly burst during departure. This event caused secondary damage to an engine and triggered severe turbulence inside the cabin.

Footage captured by passengers on board shows the interior of the aircraft sustaining significant damage. Ceiling panels detached and fell into the cabin, while overhead luggage compartments swung open, causing items to fall. The atmosphere on the plane was described as chaotic, with audible distress from passengers as the flight crew declared an emergency. The aircraft returned safely to Mashhad, where it landed without further reported incident. There have been no immediate updates regarding injuries to passengers or the current status of the investigation into the specific cause of the mechanical failure.