A terrifying moment unfolded in the sky over Iran this week as passengers screamed as their plane shook violently mid-flight.
The Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 had just taken off from Mashhad, and it was heading to Kermanshah when trouble suddenly began.
This Iran Boeing 737 emergency started shortly after departure, officials say the outer tread of one tyre separated from the aircraft.
The pilot soon reported an engine emergency to air traffic control, and he immediately requested permission to turn back to Mashhad airport.
Inside the cabin, chaos took over, videos showed panels and interior lining shaking loose as the plane trembled violently.
Passengers could be heard screaming as items fell from overhead bins, while some belongings reportedly struck people seated nearby during the shaking.
Despite the frightening scene, the aircraft managed to land safely, officials confirmed that no injuries were reported among those on board.
This Iran Boeing 737 emergency has raised fresh concerns about aging aircraft in the country, sanctions have long limited access to spare parts and maintenance support.
Authorities clarified one important detail about the damage they said the tyre had not burst, only its outer tread had come off.
Investigators are still working to understand how the issues are connected, it remains unclear whether the tyre problem triggered the reported engine emergency.
This isn’t the airline’s first scare in recent weeks either, in August, another Sepehran Boeing 737 veered off the runway after landing.
That earlier incident caused the nose landing gear to collapse, fortunately, no injuries were reported in that case either.
Officials are now examining the tyre, landing gear, and cabin systems closely, they hope to determine exactly what caused the frightening ordeal.
