A passenger aircraft belonging to state-run Pakistan International Airlines crashed at the southern port city of Karachi on Friday, killed all 107 patrons and crew, the city's mayor said.
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Pakistan plane crashes near Karachi, all 107 Passengers killed
The flight shattered into a crowded suburb on the border of the airport. Mayor Wasim Akhtar said at most limited five or six homes were demolished in the crash. It wasn't shortly known how many casualties were from among the suburban area.
The Economic Times Reported: Pakistan plane crashes near Karachi, all 107 killed.
The aircraft crashed into a crowded neighborhood on the edge of the airport. Mayor Wasim Akhtar said at least five or six houses were destroyed in the crash. It wasn't immediately known how many casualties were from among the residential area. Read More
The aircraft arriving from the eastern city of Lahore was carrying 99 passengers and eight crew members, said Abdul Sattar Kokhar, spokesman for the country's civil aviation authority. Read More
NDTV Reported: Pakistan Plane Crash Updates: Passenger Plane From Lahore Crashes Near Karachi, Say Report
A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) passenger plane on Friday crashed near the Jinnah International Airport before landing, according to media reports. Flight PK-303 from Lahore was about to land in Karachi when it crashed at the Jinnah Garden area near Model Colony in Malir, just a minute before its landing, the report said. A rescue operation is underway. Read More
BBC Reported: Pakistan plane crash: Dozens die as jet hits homes in Karachi
Flight PK8303, carrying 91 passengers and eight crew, was trying to land at Jinnah International Airport. Provincial health officials confirmed at least 37 fatalities, but a far higher death toll is feared. At least three passengers survived. Read More
Indiatoday Reported: Pakistan plane crash: 37 dead as plane with 99 onboard crashes in residential area in Karachi
At least 37 people have died when a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane with 99 people on board crashed into a densely populated residential area near the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi on Friday. Read More