Passengers Experience Turbulence on Sepehran Airlines Flight Over Iran

<p>Video footage captured an Iranian flight experiencing significant turbulence on Tuesday, resulting in the overhead compartments and ceiling panels collapsing onto passengers. The incident occurred during a Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 flight from Mashhad to Kermanshah, according to reports from Jam Press.</p><p>The aircraft may have sustained engine damage and a tire blowout during takeoff. During the turbulence, debris from the cabin fell, and passengers were heard expressing distress as they attempted to shield themselves from the falling items.</p><p>The pilot declared an emergency landing and returned to Mashhad Hashemi Nejad International Airport. The aircraft landed safely, with no injuries reported among the 127 passengers and crew members, as stated by Jam Press, citing NeedToKnow. The incident led to the temporary closure of one of the airport's two runways.</p><p>An investigation into the incident is currently underway. Passengers were later placed on another flight to complete their journey. Reports indicate that decades of international sanctions have impacted Iran's aviation industry, limiting access to newer aircraft and spare parts, which has forced local carriers to rely on older planes while managing maintenance challenges.</p>