Parked Cargo Aircraft Hit by Loader Truck at Karachi Airport; Probe Underway

Parked cargo aircraft hit by loader truck at Karachi airport; probe underway

An Airbus plane is seen at Riga International Airport in Riga, Latvia, January 17, 2020. — ReutersA parked cargo aircraft at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport was struck by a loader truck late on Friday, airport sources said, prompting its grounding and inspection for damage.The...

Loader truck crashed into aircraft at Karachi airport

An unexpected incident occurred at Karachi Airport when a parked cargo aircraft was struck by a loader truck during regular operations. The plane belonged to an international cargo company and was stationed at the terminal for routine loading and unloading activities. Eyewitness reports suggest that the aircraft was parked in the designated bay when the loader truck collided with it. The crash caused a brief disruption in operations, prompting i…

Parked Cargo Plane Grounded After Vehicle Crash At Karachi Airport - Pakistan Live News

A representational image of a plane. — AFP/File  KARACHI: A loader truck struck a parked cargo aircraft at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, aviation sources said late on Friday, forcing the plane to be grounded for inspection. According to initial reports, the aircraft was stationed in the parking bay when a loader truck suddenly rammed into it. Sources suggest the accident may have been caused by brake failure in the vehicle. Following t…

Two planes avoid major accidents following bird strikes at Karachi airport

Two aircraft narrowly escaped major accidents at Karachi Airport after consecutive bird strike incidents, local media reported on Friday. As per details, a Turkish Airlines flight struck a bird during landing at Karachi Airport. The flight was carrying over 150 passengers. The pilot immediately informed Air Traffic Control (ATC) about the bird strike. Shortly after this incident, a Fly Jinnah aircraft, arriving from Lahore, also experienced a bi…