PIA Airbus A320 Flight PK261 to Abu Dhabi Returns to Islamabad

[Abbas Ali]

On June 25, PIA Airbus A320 aircraft registration AP-BMY departed from Islamabad Airport Runway 28L at 11:19 PM as flight PK261 to Abu Dhabi and landed safely on Islamabad Airport Runway 28R at 11:40 PM i.e. 21 minutes after takeoff. Maximum altitude attained by the aircraft 5,450 feet.


Source: flightradar24.com

On June 26, the aircraft returned to service when it left Islamabad at 8:48 AM as flight PK261 to Abu Dhabi. The aircraft remained on the ground at Islamabad Airport for 9 hours 8 minutes.


Source: flightradar24.com

Flight PK261 to Abu Dhabi was scheduled to leave Islamabad at 11:00 PM on June 25.

Islamabad International Airport runways:

Primary Runway 10R/28L
Secondary Runway 10L/28R



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[Abbas Ali]

The aircraft returned to Islamabad due to engine problem. Sparks emitted by one of aircraft's two engines were observed by a ground witness.

Details on The Aviation Herald link: https://avherald.com/h?article=51a60f33

PIA Airbus A320 aircraft registration AP-BMY is powered by two CFM56 engines.

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