Search for crew continues after Boeing cargo plane crash

Rescue crews are battling challenging conditions in the Arabian Sea as they continue the search for five missing crew members following the crash of a K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo plane. The aircraft was en route from the United Arab Emirates to Karachi when it disappeared from radar.

Data shared by the Pakistan Airports Authority indicates the plane experienced a rapid descent before losing all radar and radio contact. This occurred around 9:21 PM local time on Tuesday, approximately 155 nautical miles (290 kilometers) west of Karachi. The Pakistan Navy and civilian units are involved in the extensive search operation.

K2 Airways has identified the missing crew members as Captain Muhammad Rizwan Idris, First Officer Faisal Jatoi, flight engineers Muhammad Hamid and Muhammad Arif Siddiqui, and aircraft loader Muhammad Taufiq Khan. The airline issued a statement expressing earnest prayers for their safety.

Retired Pakistani Rear Admiral Faisal Shah noted that searchers are contending with rough seas. The wreckage is believed to be at depths of up to 3,000 meters, making recovery difficult. Ocean currents, waves, and wind could also carry floating debris far from the crash site. The search operation remains ongoing, with a focus on locating the bulk of the wreckage and the missing crew.

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We continue to pray earnestly for the safety of our colleagues.