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Pakistan cargo plane loses contact near Karachi after reporting technical issue

Pakistan cargo plane loses contact near Karachi after reporting technical issue

From Gulf Today · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A K2 Airways cargo plane lost contact with air traffic control near Karachi, Pakistan, on Tuesday night.
  • The aircraft, en route from Sharjah, reported a navigational system problem before losing contact.
  • Five crew members were on board, and search and rescue operations have been launched.

A cargo plane operated by K2 Airways lost contact with air traffic control late Tuesday night after reporting a technical issue. The aircraft was en route from Sharjah to Karachi, Pakistan, when its navigational system reportedly malfunctioned.

Authorities confirmed that five crew members were aboard the plane at the time of the incident. Following the loss of contact, Pakistan's aviation authorities immediately initiated search and rescue operations in the suspected area. The exact location where the plane disappeared remains under investigation as teams work to locate the aircraft and its crew.

This incident raises concerns about aviation safety, particularly regarding navigational systems and communication protocols. The ongoing search efforts are focused on gathering information about the plane's final moments and determining the cause of the communication loss. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses and rescue teams provide updates.

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Originally published by Gulf Today in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.