Ukraine International Airlines crashes in Tehran killing 180 passengers

A Ukrainian airplane carrying approximately 180 passengers and crew on board has crashed due to technical problems after take-off from Iran's Imam Khomeini airport. The aircraft was scheduled to depart from Tehran at 05:15 local time. However, the aircraft did not become airborne until 06:12 local time. It is unclear if the delay was due to a technical problem that led to this crash. The aircraft involved in this incident was registered as UR-PSR. Data from Planespotters indicates that the aircraft is just over 3 years old. 

We are following reports that a Ukrainian 737-800 has crashed shortly after takeoff from Tehran. #PS752 departed Tehran at 02:42UTC. Last ADS-B data received at 02:44UTC. https://t.co/qXWHUPGDTupic.twitter.com/vuAi6TOqTp

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