Engine Problems
According to the police, the pilot reported engine difficulties minutes after takeoff. An emergency landing was requested, but the aircraft crashed just short of the runway.
According to the BBC World Service, allegations have surfaced that the crew restarted the aircraft's engines five times prior to take-off, but Iranian officials have fiercely denied this.
Read more about this topic: 2005 Iranian Air Force C-130 Crash
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