A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 makes an emergency return to Mashhad after passengers report that parts of the cabin ceiling come loose during the flight. Multiple outlets describe dramatic video footage showing ceiling panels hanging above seats and passengers reacting in panic.
The flight is reported to be a domestic route from Mashhad to Kermanshah, departing at about 5:30 pm local time, before the crew declares an emergency shortly after takeoff. Several accounts say the initial problem involves the landing gear, with reports diverging on whether a tyre failure occurred (described as a burst or tread separation), followed by alleged engine trouble and strong vibrations that could have contributed to the cabin ceiling lining detaching.
While the accounts focus on the mid-air footage and passenger fear, all sources state the aircraft lands safely at Mashhad and passengers and crew are evacuated. No injuries are reported, and passengers are transferred to another aircraft to continue their journey. Iran’s Civil Aviation Organisation is reported to launch an investigation, including examination of the runway and the sequence of mechanical issues.
