KARACHI: A PIA passenger aircraft narrowly escaped a major accident as the plane had to make an emergency landing at Islamabad Airport half an hour after takeoff.
According to details, national airline (PIA) flight PK309 from Islamabad to Karachi escaped a major accident due to a sudden technical fault during flight.
The captain demonstrated extreme skill and safely landed the aircraft back at Islamabad Airport.
Reportedly the technical fault was discovered just half an hour after the aircraft took off. As soon as the fault was detected, the pilot immediately contacted Air Traffic Control and turned the aircraft back after obtaining permission for emergency landing.
Fortunately, the aircraft was safely landed at Islamabad Airport and all passengers are safe.
PIA spokesperson confirmed the technical fault in the aircraft and said that a detailed technical inspection of the aircraft is being carried out by engineers to ensure the safety of passengers.
According to the spokesperson, after alternative arrangements this flight (PK309) will now depart for Karachi again at 1:20 AM at night.
