PIA plane crash near Model Colony Karachi with 93+ on board

[litman]

seems like it destroyed some buildings at the crash site as well.
2020 is becoming to be a worst year for aviation in pakistan. 4 PAF jets, 1 army aviation air craft and today a PIA jet have crashed so far in 6 months.

 

[BHarwana]

Plane crashed 1 minute before landing.

It crashed on model colony damaged 4 to 5 houses but only one house has sustained substantial damage. There is fire and rescue services are trying to control it.

 

[pak-marine]

looks like there will be many casualties

 

[R Wing]

Seem to be no survivors --- devastation on the ground too as it was a packed residential area right next to the airport (no urban planning.) Homes, cars, etc., crushed and rescuers trying to save people from under the rubble.

Allah reham karay. Devastating news.

 

[BHarwana]

Army and rangers have reached the area and have started rescue work.

 

[R Wing]

Plane crashed 1 minute before landing.

It crashed on model colony damaged 4 to 5 houses but only one house has sustained substantial damage. There is fire and rescue services are trying to control it.

Apparently the landing gear didn't open and the tower asked the plane to make another attempt (i.e. circle around) --- but somehow that resulted in a crash (perhaps couldn't get enough lift after the first attempt?)

 

[airomerix]

Crashed during landing approach to Karachi on runway 25L

The aircraft was experiencing problem with landing gear extension and was performing low go-around.

 

[pak-marine]

99 + 8

terrible , RIP those who lost their lives and quick recovery to the injured

 

[Raj-Hindustani]

Very Sad News.....

RIP..

 

[arjunk]

https://www.geo.tv/latest/289217-pia-aircraft-crashes-near-karachi-airport

 

[Side-Winder]

Crashed just before the runway... Very tragic

 

[Imran Khan]

model colony is next to airport and very dense populated area

 

[pak-marine]

 

[BHarwana]

Apparently the landing gear didn't open and the tower asked the plane to make another attempt (i.e. circle around) --- but somehow that resulted in a crash (perhaps couldn't get enough lift after the first attempt?)

Yes the issue was landing gear apparently. There were 7 crew members also on board.

 

[CrazyZ]

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