It was carrying 5 people.. A Pakistani cargo plane was lost west of Karachi
Pakistani authorities announced the loss of communication By a cargo plane belonging to a company "K2 Airways"After its crew reported that it had suffered a technical malfunction in the navigation systems during its flight from Sharjah to Karachi.
The Pakistan, that the plane, a Boeing 737-400 with registration number (AP-BOI), was carrying only 5 crew members, indicating that the plane suddenly disappeared from radar screens about 155 nautical miles (about 287 kilometers) west of the city of Karachi, specifically near the Ormara area, after tracking data recorded a rapid and sharp decline in its altitude before communication was lost.
Search in sea water Al-Arab
The Pakistani authorities launched a search and rescue operation in the waters of the Arabian Sea, with the active participation of the Pakistani Navy via a ship. "PNS Zulfiqar"In addition to the Air Force, which sent aircraft "Saab" and"ATR-72"in addition to naval units belonging to the Pakistan Maritime Authority.
No official information was immediately issued about the fate of the plane or its crew members, while the rescue teams continue their intensive efforts in the specified area, amid careful follow-up by the concerned authorities who pledged to announce any developments as soon as they become available.
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