The Kermanshah-bound flight was forced to return to Mashhad after the crew detected the problem and informed passengers about the situation.
Aircraft begins shaking shortly after take-off
According to reports, a tyre came off one of the aircraft's wheels shortly after take-off, following which the aircraft began experiencing severe vibrations.
The pilot reportedly informed passengers about the technical issue as the flight continued to experience heavy shaking.
Passengers described the experience as harrowing, with the aircraft vibrating violently during the flight.
An Iranian Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 was forced to return to Mashhad Airport after a tire reportedly burst shortly after takeoff and the aircraft suffered engine damage.
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The flight had been heading to Kermanshah.
Video from inside the plane showed tense passengers. pic.twitter.com/5yR8l6t3cH
Overhead compartments open, belongings fall
The intense vibration reportedly affected parts of the cabin interior and caused several overhead compartments to open.
As a result, passengers' belongings fell from the compartments, with some passengers reportedly being struck by the falling items as chaos gripped the cabin.
Despite the frightening experience, no passenger was injured.
Aviation authorities to examine incident
The aircraft eventually returned safely to Mashhad Airport.
Aviation officials are expected to examine the cause of the technical problem.
The incident reportedly marks the second emergency involving a Sepehran Airlines aircraft operating out of Mashhad Airport.