PIA Lahore to Karachi Airbus A320 Flight Crashes

[arshad.altaf]

https://www.geo.tv/latest/532529-final- ... or-tragedy

Final investigation report regarding May 2020 plane crash blames 'human error' for tragedy

The final investigation report released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Board regarding the Pakistan International Airline's (PIA) Airbus A320 nearly four years after the crash blames “human error” for the tragedy that claimed at least 99 lives on May 22, 2020.

According to the report, the accident was caused by human error.

At least 99 people including passengers, crew and two area residents on which the plane crashed died in the tragic accident, which was the third most catastrophic aviation disaster in Pakistan's history. Only two passengers survived the crash — the then chief executive of the Bank of Punjab and a young engineer.

The report revealed that the pilot was warned four times by the air traffic controller before landing that the plane was at extraordinary altitude, however the fifth time the traffic controller allowed the plane’s landing. The findings say that there was a lack of communication and harmony between the two pilots and air traffic controllers.

“During the aircraft’s first landing, the two pilots were not focused. Making approach for the first landing, the airplane’s landing gears were opened, however right at the landing time one of the pilots again closed the landing gear. Hence, the plane made an attempt for landing without opening the landing gears for the first time, during which its engines struck the runway which ignited flames,” the report said adding that the air traffic controller did not inform the pilots about the engine’s striking the ground and emitting flames.

Both the engines were affected due to this. The system that provides lubricant oil to both engines had gone out of order after the engine thudded the runway. Following this both the engines stopped at the same time.

The findings revealed that data from the plane’s last four minutes could not be recorded as engine failure cut the electricity supply. The report has levelled the administrative responsibility for the accident on the PIA and Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority as well.

The report mentioned that rules of the Civil Aviation Authority regarding the pilots’ flying plane while fasting were not evident.

“Flight data analysis after every flight in the PIA is not being followed by the FDA. Due to lack of flight data analysis, mistakes of pilots related to flight procedures are not revealed. Because of which attention is not paid to correcting these mistakes,” the report concluded.

On May 22, 2020, the ill-fated PIA flight PK 8303 flew from Lahore to Karachi on the afternoon of Friday in Ramadan, with 99 people including passengers and crew on board. 97 people were killed in the accident, two passengers miraculously survived. Two people were also killed on the ground when the plane fell on the population in Karachi’s Model Town area.

[Abbas Ali]

May 22, 2020, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Airbus A320 (aircraft registration AP-BLD) Lahore to Karachi flight PK8303 crash final investigation report released by Aircraft Accident Investigation Board (AAIB) of Pakistan.

Report available here:

https://aviation.gov.pk/SiteImage/Misc/ ... BLD(1).pdf



Abbas

[owlventure]

Took them long enough to publish the final report.

[inducedrag]

Took them long enough to publish the final report.

Another 4+ years to implement and rectify the things in flight operations scheduling training

[arshad.altaf]

Notices issued on plea to probe mishandling of bodies, plane wreckage after PK-8303 crash

https://www.dawn.com/news/1817399/notic ... 8303-crash

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Monday issued notices to the ministry of aviation, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and others on a petition seeking a probe by a joint investigation team (JIT) into the alleged negligence in handling the wreckage and bodies of 2020 Karachi plane crash victims.

A PIA domestic flight, PK-8303, originated in Lahore on May 22, 2020 had crashed in Model Colony near Karachi airport killing 97 of the 99 passengers and crew members on board.

Yaseen Abdul Fattah Elaayi, an American citizen of Lebanese origin, petitioned the SHC and submitted that his father, Abdul Fattah Elaayi who was also a US national, was among the victims of PK-8303.

Citing the aviation ministry, PIA, CAA and Sindh Forensic DNA & Serology Laboratory as respondents, he submitted that the respondents had failed to preserve and deliver the belongings of his father.

When a two-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi took up the matter for hearing, the petitioner’s lawyer submitted that despite the lapse of a considerable time the respondents had not yet returned the belongings of his client’s father, which were shown to him after a DNA test.

He stated that there seemed to be no policy or standard operating procedure formulated by the respondents with regard to returning the belongings of deceased passengers to their legal heirs in case of such an eventuality.

He stated that the petitioner had been approaching the respondents since the air crash, but got no response whatsoever.

He maintained that though the petitioner had been duly compensated, he was also entitled to have possession of the belongings of his late father.

After a preliminary hearing, the bench issued pre-admission notices to the respondents as well as deputy attorney general for March 18 with a direction to file reply/comments, if any, before the next date with advance copy to the lawyer for the petitioner.

The bench in its order also said, “However, learned counsel for the petitioner may come prepared on the next date of hearing and to assist the court as to maintainability of instant petition as prima facie, it appears that claims of the petition may require evidence, whereas considerable time has also been lapsed.”

The petitioner stated in the petition that despite providing all identification documents to confirm his status as the rightful legal heir of the deceased, the respondents told him that the belongings could not be handed over to him due to an alleged family dispute.

He said he had also clarified to them that his father had divorced Ms Naboulsi many years prior to the incident.

He also submitted that after the air crash, he had travelled to Pakistan to fulfil responsibilities including providing DNA samples for identification of his father’s body, making burial arrangements and collecting his personnel effects.

However, the petitioner maintained that on June 3, 2020, he came to know that forensic results had been flawed due to negligence and incompetence of the Sindh Forensic DNA & Serology Laboratory, located at Karachi University.

Thereafter, the petitioner stated that he was taken to a morgue, where the body planned to be handed over to him as of his father’s, was found to be of Shabbir Kadir Chamdia.

The petitioner told the court that he was shocked to learn that his father’s body was handed over to another family that buried him.

He stated that he was denied the right to perform last rites of his late father.

The petitioner sought belongings of his father, publication of final investigation report and formation of a JIT to probe alleged negligence of the respondents.

Published in Dawn, February 27th, 2024

[arshad.altaf]

It may be of interest to some forum members.

[GEnx]

Aircraft accident covered by Mentour Pilot in recent video on Youtube.

[Abbas Ali]

[TAILWIND]

we thought such accidents only happen in some African airlines, What a big shame, reflects poorly on Pakistani aviation industry.

[ammad]

As the fourth anniversary approaches, it's not difficult to comprehend how this incident contributed to the ban on PIA flights during the pandemic, dealing a severe blow from which PIA has struggled to recover till today.

[raihans]

As the fourth anniversary approaches, it's not difficult to comprehend how this incident contributed to the ban on PIA flights during the pandemic, dealing a severe blow from which PIA has struggled to recover till today.

agree, though the ban is on all Pakistan registered aircraft (AP-) and the pilots operating with Pakistan CAA licenses

[Safwan Waqas]

Is the reason for crash justified?

[nopy99]

Most of these videos are repeating the facts that are known, i.e that the pilot broke procedures and the FO did not assert himself as he should have to avert incident. I think what I would like to see is an essay on what happens (or should happen) next, a 5 year get well plan for Pakistani aviation safety.

There are many points which can be discussed.

[Guru]

Most of these videos are repeating the facts that are known, i.e that the pilot broke procedures and the FO did not assert himself as he should have to avert incident. I think what I would like to see is an essay on what happens (or should happen) next, a 5 year get well plan for Pakistani aviation safety.

There are many points which can be discussed.

I have written a book on the subject. Please send me your email/WhatsApp; I'll gladly share it with you.