Panic on Boeing 737 in Iran, cabin damaged after takeoff and emergency landing

An incident caused panic aboard a Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 moments after the aircraft had taken off from an airport in Iran. The malfunction caused damage to the interior of the cabin.

The aircraft was flying from Mashhad to Kermanshah, but the crew was forced to return to the departure airport, where it made an emergency landing.

According to reports by local media, a state of emergency was declared after an engine problem. Damage to a wheel is suspected to have caused the malfunction.

Videos recorded inside the cabin show moments of fear among the passengers. Sections of the ceiling break loose and fall onto the passengers, while the luggage compartments also open during the incident.

The screams of passengers can be heard in the published footage as they face the alarming situation during the flight.

However, the Boeing 737 returned safely to Mashhad Airport. So far, there is no further information about the condition of the passengers or whether anyone was injured.