Tehran: A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 domestic flight operating from Mashhad to Kermanshah in north-eastern Iran was forced to execute an emergency landing on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, following a severe technical failure shortly after departure. As reported by Iran’s Mehr News Agency, the flight crew declared an emergency shortly after taking off from Hashemi Nejad International Airport. According to regional news outlets, one of the aircraft's tyres detached during takeoff, triggering a subsequent engine malfunction that compelled the pilots to abort the climb and re-route back to Mashhad.

Chaos and Mechanical Disturbance Inside the Cabin

The sudden mechanical failure generated severe vibration throughout the fuselage, sparking widespread panic among passengers. According to reports and videos shared across social media platforms, the violent shaking caused overhead locker latches to burst open, throwing loose hand luggage onto seated passengers. Interior ceiling panels also dislodged and fell into the main aisle. Despite the internal damage and shaking cabin, the flight crew maintained control of the Boeing 737 and landed safely back at Mashhad Airport, with local authorities confirming that no injuries were sustained by passengers or crew.