Air transportation safety investigation A20F0002
Table of contents
Missile strike
Boeing 737-800
Ukraine International Airlines
near Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport
Tehran, Iran
The occurrence
On , a Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737-800 aircraft crashed near Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran, Iran. There were 176 passengers and crew on board. All were fatally injured and the aircraft was destroyed. Of the passengers who died in this tragedy, 57 were Canadian.
Pursuant to Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, which is governed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) , the Aircraft Accident Investigation Board of the Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran is leading the investigation into the accident. In keeping with Annex 13, by virtue of fatalities to Canadian citizens, the TSB has appointed an expert who will receive and review factual information released by the State of Occurrence, and monitor the progress of the investigation. The TSB has been in direct contact with the AAIB since learning of the accident.
Safety communications
Flight Recorder Read-out Report: Released by The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran August 23, 2020.
Please note this report is in English and Farsi only.
Media materials
News releases
Flight PS752 Safety Investigation: TSB Expert appointed as technical adviser to Ukraine’s Accredited Representative
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TSB confirms receipt of the flight recorder readout report concerning Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752
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TSB team in Paris confirms presence of recorders from Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752
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TSB’s role in the investigation of Ukraine Airlines flight 752
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Update on TSB activities in the Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 investigation
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Media advisories
Updated: TSB to hold a news conference on its role in the investigation of Ukraine International Airlines flight 752
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TSB to hold a news conference on its role in the investigation of Ukraine International Airlines flight 752
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Backgrounders
Speeches and presentations
A20F0002: News conference opening remarks
Kathy Fox, TSB Chair
Natacha Van Themsche, Director of Investigations (Air)
Statements
Download of the Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 recorders
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Status and next steps in the PS752 safety investigation
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TSB update on the Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 investigation
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TSB update on attendance at site of the 8 January 2020 accident involving Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 in Tehran, Iran
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TSB update on the 8 January 2020 accident involving Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 in Tehran, Iran
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TSB statement on the 8 January 2020 accident involving Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 in Tehran, Iran
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Video and audio materials
News conference video
A20F0002: 13 January 2020 news conference
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Investigation information
Map showing the location of the occurrence
The TSB is an independent agency that investigates air, marine, pipeline, and rail transportation occurrences. Its sole aim is the advancement of transportation safety. It is not the function of the Board to assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability.
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