Iranian passenger jet has accident at Istanbul Airport

An Iranian Airbus 310 from the Mahan Airlines fleet ran into the taxiway walls at Istanbul Airport. The Young Reporters Club reports that the plane, which had arrived in Istanbul from Tehran on Thursday morning, hit the walls during turning and parking. While the plane sustained damage to its nose and front wheel, none of the passengers or crew was…

An Iranian Airbus 310 from the Mahan Airlines fleet ran into the taxiway walls at Istanbul Airport.

Mahan Air, Istanbul
Mahan Air, Istanbul

The Young Reporters Club reports that the plane, which had arrived in Istanbul from Tehran on Thursday morning, hit the walls during turning and parking.

While the plane sustained damage to its nose and front wheel, none of the passengers or crew was injured.

The airline has released no statement about the cause of the accident.

Passengers scheduled to return to Tehran on this plane flew back in a different plane after hours of delay.

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