What happened to Iran Air Flight 291?
Q: What happened to Iran Air Flight 291?
A: Iran Air Flight 291 crashed on January 21, 1980, into the Alborz Mountains during its approach to Tehran-Mehrabad runway 29.
Q: How many crew members and passengers were on board Iran Air Flight 291?
A: There were 8 crew members and 120 passengers on board Iran Air Flight 291.
Q: What were the weather conditions during the flight?
A: The weather conditions during the flight were foggy and snowy.
Q: How many people died in the crash of Iran Air Flight 291?
A: All 8 crew members and 120 passengers died in the crash of Iran Air Flight 291.
Q: Why did Iran Air Flight 291 crash?
A: Investigators concluded that the probable cause of the crash was believed to be an inoperable instrument landing system and ground radar.
Q: What was the result of the crash of Iran Air Flight 291?
A: Iran Air Flight 291 was the deadliest aircraft disaster in Iranian history. The head of Iran's Civil Aviation Authority and five other officials were charged with manslaughter as a result of the crash.
Q: What type of aircraft was Iran Air Flight 291?
A: Iran Air Flight 291 was carried on a Boeing 727-86.
