A Fly Jinnah Airlines flight carrying Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori and 149 other passengers made an emergency landing at Karachi airport on Sunday due to a technical fault, according to sources within the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
The Islamabad-bound flight 670 took off from Karachi but was forced to return shortly after departure when the pilot detected a technical issue near Nawabshah. Demonstrating prudent decision-making, the pilot diverted the aircraft back to Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, ensuring the safety of all passengers on board.
Upon landing, the flight was canceled, and passengers were safely disembarked. The sources within the CAA disclosed that this particular aircraft had experienced multiple emergency landings in the past due to similar technical faults.
“The pilot’s timely response and decision to return to Karachi ensured that all passengers, including the Sindh Governor, were safe and sound,” an insider revealed.
This incident raises concerns about the aircraft’s maintenance and the airline’s operational protocols. The repeated technical issues highlight the need for thorough inspections and stringent safety measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.
Governor Kamran Tessori and the other passengers are reported to be unharmed and were provided with alternate travel arrangements. The CAA has initiated an investigation into the incident to determine the technical fault’s cause and ensure that necessary corrective actions are taken to prevent similar incidents.
A spokesperson for Fly Jinnah stated:
Fly Jinnah flight 9P670, scheduled to travel from Karachi to Islamabad on June 2, 2024, returned to Karachi airport shortly after take-off due to a technical issue. The flight crew adhered to standard procedures and the aircraft landed safely in Karachi. We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused by this delay. The safety of our passengers and crew remains our top priority.