Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737-500 Runs Off Runway at Mashhad, Nose Gear Collapses

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A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737-500 veered off the runway while landing at Mashhad Airport in Iran on Aug. 25. The aircraft, operating a Tehran–Mashhad service with 127 people aboard, suffered a nose-gear collapse; all occupants were safely evacuated, according to reports.

Discovered 2026-08-26T05:06:37.128091-07:00 | 2026-08-26T05:06:37.128091-07:00

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  • The runway excursion involved a Boeing 737-500 carrying 127 people and resulted in a nose-gear collapse, making aircraft condition and operational response central to the subsequent investigation.
  • The reported safe evacuation limits the immediate human impact, but the event underscores the safety and resilience challenges facing airlines operating older aircraft and airports handling high-volume domestic services.

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