Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Landing After Cabin Collapse

A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 made an emergency landing in Iran on September 15, 2026, after a severe in-flight emergency caused ceiling panels to collapse onto passengers. The flight, traveling from Mashhad to Kermanshah, was forced to return to Mashhad's Shahid Hasheminejad Airport shortly after takeoff. According to officials, the incident began when the tread separated from one of the aircraft's landing gear tyres during takeoff. This event reportedly led to severe vibrations and an engine emergency, prompting the pilot to declare an emergency and return to the airport. The violent shaking caused interior cabin ceiling panels and overhead compartments to detach and fall into the cabin, with video footage showing passengers screaming in panic as debris came down. Despite the dramatic scenes captured on video, authorities confirmed that all passengers and crew were uninjured. Passengers were safely evacuated after the landing and were later placed on an alternative flight to their destination. The airport runway was temporarily closed for examination but was later reopened. Iran's Civil Aviation Organization has launched an investigation into the incident.