Historical Events tagged with "kahrizak"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Crash of Iranian C-130 Hercules at Kahrizak
September 29th, 1981 43 years ago
An Iranian Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft crashed into a firing range near Kahrizak, Iran, resulting in the deaths of 80 individuals onboard. The incident occurred amidst the turbulent period of the Iran-Iraq War, where military operations and air support were critical. The aircraft was reportedly on a routine mission when it struck the firing range, leading to significant casualties. Recovery efforts and investigations into the cause of the crash commenced immediately following the incident.
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