Ukrainian International Airlines released an official statement:
“Today, Jan. 8, 2020, Ukraine International Airlines during the flight PS752 en route from Tehran to Kyiv disappeared from the radar a few minutes after departure from the international airport of Tehran. The aircraft flew from Tehran airport at 06:10 local Iranian time. According to preliminary data, there were 167 passengers and 9 crew members on board the aircraft. Airline employees are currently figuring out the exact number of passengers on board.
“A thorough investigation will be conducted involving the aviation authorities Ukraine, Iran, representatives of the Boeing manufacturing company, the airline, and National Bureau of Aircraft Accident and Civil Incident Investigation aircraft in Ukraine. The airline will inform about the progress of the investigations and causes of the tragic event immediately after they are clarified.”
“The list of passengers will be posted on the airline’s website after final confirmation of their stay on board the aircraft.
“The airline expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the victims of the air crash and will do everything possible to support relatives and loved ones affected. Starting today, UIA decided to suspend its flights to Tehran indefinitely. As of 9:30 a.m., UIA in close cooperation with the aviation authorities is doing everything possible to find out the causes of the accident. Meanwhile, the airline is contacting relatives of passengers, providing all possible assistance in the current situation.
“The flight was a Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft, registration number UR-PSR. The airline received the airplane in 2016 directly from the factory. The last scheduled maintenance of the aircraft was January 6, 2020.
For information on persons on board flight No. 752, please contact the airline by calling 0800601527 (for calls from Ukraine) and +380 44 581 50 19 (for calls from abroad).
A media briefing was held by airline representatives in the conference hall of Kyiv Boryspil International Airport starting at 10 a.m.
