December 07, 2016, the day which proved to be a disastrous one in the families of those aboard the Pakistan International Airline’s flight PK 661 which was headed towards Islamabad from Chitral.
47 people lost their lives in the crash which took place near Hawelian in Abbottabad district. One of the most prominent people onboard the ill-fated domestic flight was the religious scholar Junaid Jamshed, who was also declared dead following the crash.
The Civil Aviation Authority’s Report
The initial report said that no passenger survived the deadly crash which was caused by a structural failure. Damage to the left engine caused it to explode at a height of 13,375 feet at around 4:12 pm. The pilot gave a distress call, however, the plane lost communication with the radar and smashed into the hillside near Hawelian one minute after the mayday call.
The Black Box data revealed that the engines were perfectly fine at the time of the take-off from Chitral, while one of the engines was still functioning at the time of the crash and that the pilot didn’t try to land the aircraft before the crash.
The final report is yet to be published by the CAA which remains to be a mystery despite the fact that a year has passed since the horrific incident.
Social Media Saddened
Social media has expressed the sorrow on the first death-anniversary of those who lost their lives in the tragic crash.
Remembering the 47 passengers and crew who died a year ago today when #PIA #PK661 crashed.
Singer JunaidJamshed, Deputy Commissioner Chitral and so many families lost.
Such an horrific tragedy.— Saima Mohsin (@SaimaMohsin) December 7, 2017
Junaid Jamshed was loved by everyone alike.
https://twitter.com/imanahilsh/status/938724774867619840
Everyone is waiting for the report to be published.
Today at Islamabad press club with the family of victims demanding release of the investigation report and the compensation that was promised to the victims #PK661 #AccountabilityOfPIA
— Hassaan Niazi (@HniaziISF) December 7, 2017
Its hard to believe what happened last year.
https://twitter.com/Lost_Sperm/status/938724385262891008
A dreadful memory, indeed.
7th Dec a dreadful memory for all the families & friends of passengers of #PK661
For all those who grew up with the soft voice of #JunaidJamshed in their lives he will always be remembered with much love and prayers. RIP— Reham Khan (@RehamKhan1) December 7, 2017
His Naats were sorely missed during Ramadan.
7 december 2016. It's been a year & still the pain of losing the Greatest personality #JunaidJamshed is in our hearts.We'll always miss him. What an amazing person he was!
May Allah Grant him highest place in Jannah..Ameen#Pk661 #Jj pic.twitter.com/8xgwWrT4KK— Joweria (@JoweriaMalik_) December 7, 2017
May Allah grant him and the other victims the highest place in Jannah.
بچھڑا کچھ اس ادا سے کے رت ہی بدل گئی
ایک شخص سارے شہر کو ویران کر گیا
اللہ سبحانہ وتعالی جنید جمشید شہیدؒ کو جنت الفردوس میں اعلی مقام عطا فرمائے، آمین.#JunaidJamshed #JunaidJamshaid #PK661 #7December #7dec2016 #RIPJunaidJamshed #dildilpakistan #pakistan #urdu #missyou #memory— ثالث (@obeekhan) December 7, 2017
An unforgettable picture.
In Memory of #pk661
Its Ist shahadat Anniversary of#pk661 47 people on board died, including #JunaidJamshed ! 😢 pic.twitter.com/Px8PJ0xw9g— Shayan (@shayan_naeeem) December 7, 2017
Its hard to imagine what the families of the martyrs went through.
#RestInPeace for #JunaidJamshed and all the victims of PKK-661 crash. We must not forget all the other people who lost their lives along with him. No one can feel the pain their families do #PK661
— Alveena Sajid 🦋 (@AlveenaSK) December 7, 2017
Let’s recite Fateha for the deceased.
On this day, we have lost many precious lives in a deadly plane crash. Let's recite dua-e-maghfirat for all those who lost their lives, may Allah Almighty grant them highly ranks in Jannah-ul-firdous. Aameen
#PIA #ATR #PK661 pic.twitter.com/CwPE8RZDF3— WBM (@wbmemon) December 7, 2017
ALLAH Tamam Musalmano Ki Mghfirat Farmaye Aaamen
In this failed state of ours, have we been able to close any investigation related to aviation accidents? PIA multan fokker, Airblue Margalla hills, Bhoja Islamabad, PIA fokker Abbotabad, has any finalised report been published for any of those and culprits been sacked / punished? People will continue to die and those incompetent morons occupying PIA / CAA slots will continue to fill in their coffers and failed state will remain a failed state.
spot on mate.
Agreed. Its the lack of accountability that comes with the position that people have abused and exploited to no end. But who would stand up and bring change to the people’s mindset? That unfortunately still remains a pipe dream :(