Accident Chengdu F-7N Airguard ,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 163863
 
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Date:Monday 18 April 1994
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic MG21 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Chengdu F-7N Airguard
Owner/operator:Iranian Air Force
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:THR -   Iran
Phase: Approach
Nature:Military
Departure airport:THR
Destination airport:THR
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
A Chinese built 'F-7N Air guard' fighter jet of the Iranian Air Force piloted by Captain Javad Erfaniyan crashed while attempting to land at THR airport during the Army Day air show. The cause of that accident was described to be 'loss of hydraulic pressure' and 'loss of control' of the aircraft during the approach.

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Photo of the deceased pilot

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Date/timeContributorUpdates
14-Feb-2014 20:00 phoenix Added
14-Feb-2014 20:01 harro Updated [Aircraft type]

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