Flight 752 of Ukraine International Airlines (PS752) was a scheduled international passenger flight from Tehran to Kyiv. The Boeing 737-800 was attacked by two missiles shortly after taking off from Tehran on January 8, 2020. All 176 individuals on board were killed. The shooting took place during the 2019-2021 Persian Gulf conflict.
Since the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur in 2014, airline operators, governments, and aviation safety organizations have been more attentive and proactive in flying over recognized conflict zones.
Provide an overview of the legal responsibilities of airline operators in such situations. Also include an account of the processes and considerations that a “reasonable” airline would undertake in such situations. [Note: Students can provide a case study account of a specific airline operator’s practices if considered reasonable.]
Overview
On January 8, 2020, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of the Islamic Republic of Iran shot down Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) Flight 752 (Flight PS752) shortly after takeoff from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) in Tehran. This disaster killed 176 passengers and crew members, including 55 Canadians, 30 permanent residents, and scores more on their way to Canada. Flight PS752 was crewed by nine Ukrainians and other nations from Iran, Sweden, Afghanistan, and the United Kingdom.
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To produce this all-source factual analysis and offer as complete an unclassified account of events as possible, the Forensic Team report draws on a large body of information. It investigates human and organizational variables that most likely contributed to the downing and gives analysis that either substantiates, questions, or refutes Iran’s accusations. The findings and conclusions in this research are based on a thorough examination of reports generated by Iran’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Board (AAIB) as well as other publicly available data. They were validated by consulting information gathered by the Canadian government, including sensitive material.
