Not less than 100 people have died as Pakistani International flight crashes into homes. The aircraft A320, flight PK8303 crashed into a residential area in Karachi with over 100 passengers, 91 passengers and 8 crew members on board the aeroplane. It was flying from Lahore before the crash. It crashed while approaching landing at Jinnah International airport.
CNN reports says that the pilot had earlier complained about the aircraft having technical issues prior to the crash. The communication record shows that pilot reported to have lost two engines while approaching landing.
Over 100 People Die as Pakistan International Airline Crashes
The health minister for the province has confirmed close to 100 deaths so far with at least one survivor from the crash as the rescue mission is still ongoing. An eyewitness report also says that more than 4 houses have collapsed completely as a result of the impact from the aeroplane crash.
This is such a terrible incident for the country as they are preparing for Ramadan. Pakistan began allowing commercial flights recently after the coronavirus lockdown.
Over 100 People Die as Pakistan International Airline Crashes