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INCIDENT Following reports from Iranian media indicating Unkraine Int’l Airlines #PS752 to Kyiv has crashed shortly after departure from Tehran. ~180 pax/crew. Flight track abruptly stops. Track from yesterday shows coverage is solid in the area.
fr24.com/data/flights/p…
Update INCIDENT Ukraine Int’l Airlines #PS752 to Kyiv from Tehran reported as crashed shortly after departure. Despite reports indicating “mechanical failure” as cause it is far too early to determine the cause. Anything mentioned would be speculation.
Update INCIDENT Ukraine International Airlines #PS752 to Kyiv from Tehran was operated but a 3 year old Boeing 737-800. UR-PSR. This is not a #737MAX.
Reported crashed shortly after departure. ~180 pax/crew. fr24.com/data/flights/p…
Update INCIDENT #PS752 Ukraine International Airlines. I’m aware of video circulating claiming to be the plane crashing. I will not be sharing it as it’s unverified. There are also several causes going around. It’s all speculation at this point.
Update INCIDENT Ukraine International Airlines #PS752
Boeing statement “We are aware of the media reports out of Iran and we are gathering more information.”
Update PLANE CRASH #PS752
International Air Transport Association:
“We are deeply saddened by the news of the crash of the Ukraine International Airlines flight... Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families & friends of those 180 souls who have lost their lives. 😢”
Update PLANE CRASH #PS752 Images from Iranian Students’ News Agency show complete destruction of Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737-800 that crashed shortly after departure from Tehran. There are no survivors.
Update PLANE CRASH
63 Canadians were on board Ukraine Int’l Airlines #PS752 according to Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs. Also on board were citizens from: Iran 82, Ukraine 2 pax & 9 crew, Sweden 10, Afghanistan 4, Germany 3 and UK 3. There were no survivors.
Update PLANE CRASH
Ukraine International Airlines #PS241 just departed Kyiv heading for Toronto and may have been the connecting flight home for 63 Canadians killed in the crash of #PS752 shortly after departure from Tehran yesterday.
fr24.com/AUI241/2373d82c
Update PLANE CRASH #PS752
Statements from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of a Foreign Affairs François-Philippe Champagne:
Update PLANE CRASH #PS752
Boeing says, “This is a tragic event and our heartfelt thoughts are with the crew, passengers, and their families. We are in contact with our airline customer and stand by them in this difficult time. We are ready to assist in any way needed.”
Update PLANE CRASH #PS752
Ukraine Minister of Foreign Affairs: “Both Ukraine and Canada mourn after terrible plane crash #PS752.Spoke with @FP_Champagne to express our mutual condolences. We thank Canada for standing with us today. Our thoughts are with friendly Canadian people.”
Update PLANE CRASH #PS752
Bold statement released by Ukraine International Airlines...

“Given the crew's experience, error probability is minimal. We do not even consider such a chance."

They also confirm flight tracker final altitude info as correct.
I’m not an investigator nor will I speculate on what happened to Ukraine International Airlines #PS752 based on photos/video. Crew actions, aircraft (structure/engines), external factors (missiles) will all be looked into as causes or contributing factors.
Update PLANE CRASH #PS752
Ukraine International Airlines #PS241 just arrived in Toronto from Kyiv. This would have been the connecting flight many (all) of the 63 Canadians killed would have taken home. Instead there are just empty seats.
Update PLANE CRASH #PS752
Transportation Safety Board of Canada: “by virtue of fatalities to Canadian citizens, the TSB has appointed an expert who will receive and review factual information released by the State of Occurrence, and monitor the progress of the investigation.”
Update PLANE CRASH #PS752
PM Justin Trudeau: “Ukraine Airlines plane just landed in Toronto from Kyiv, according to the airline there were 138 passengers, who weren’t on that flight because they died in the crash from the earlier leg of their travel.”
One passenger on Ukraine #PS241 to Toronto from Kyiv today said he was excited when he had several seats to himself, he could lie down, but then realized why and it shook him. He was emotional telling the story. #PS752
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