Breaking: Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737 jet has crashed in Tehran, Iran shortly after take off according to Iranian state media
The aircraft involved is confirmed to be a Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737-800 (not to be confused with a 737 MAX — these are still grounded, worldwide) crashed several minutes after takeoff from Imam Khomeini Airport in Tehran #PS752
Two important points to make while you’re processing the news of the UIA 737 crash
• Only Iran’s state media has stated the accident has occurred “due to tech problems” — without any investigation
• The video being widely shared (showing fireball) remains unverified
#PS752
• Only Iran’s state media has stated the accident has occurred “due to tech problems” — without any investigation
• The video being widely shared (showing fireball) remains unverified
#PS752
Latest: Boeing statement — “We are aware of the media reports out of #Iran and we are gathering more information”
It’s at this point that Boeing and NTSB would soon be en route to crash site in order to launch an investigation (given the involvement of American manufactured airline jet such as this Boeing 737)
But with US vs Iran, and the events of the past week — this is v unlikely #PS752
But with US vs Iran, and the events of the past week — this is v unlikely #PS752
“There are no survivors” after the Ukraine International Airlines 737 crash, according to #Iran state media.
The crash site of Ukraine International Airlines #PS752. While this may not show the entire site, it appears there’s very little left of the 737 jet
Update: Iran’s Civil Aviation Authority has said “The cause of the Ukraine International Airlines 737 crash is not clear yet” #PS752
Despite Iran and Iraq being involved in a night of conflict and tensions, followed by a devastating Boeing 737 crash earlier this morning (#PS752) at Iran’s capital — international air travel continues mostly normal operations for both Iran & Iraq. 
Update: Ukraine International Airlines statement highlights the 737 jet had recently had maintenance — adding that all flights to Tehran are suspended until further notice. #PS752
Latest: European Aviation Safety Agency is yet to fall in line with the FAA directive surrounding Middle East airspace — spokesman confirms it’s continuing to monitor the situation.
Latest: “Iran will not give the black box of the crashed Ukrainian airliner to Boeing” the head of Tehran’s civil aviation authority has confirmed — v concerning #PS752
Boeing say “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” #PS752
Latest: Ukraine says multiple possible theories are being discussed with Iranian investigators: including the 737 “being hit by an anti-aircraft missile, a collision, technical failure or a terrorist act” #PS752
