Synopsis
On March 13, PIA's flight PK306 landed in Lahore without one wheel, prompting an investigation into the incident. The missing tyre was confirmed present at departure from Karachi, leading to concerns about potential external damage during the flight.Key Takeaways
- PIA flight PK306 landed without one wheel.
- The tyre was confirmed present during departure.
- No trace of the missing tyre has been found.
- Preliminary investigations suggest a possible external strike.
- Authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation.
Lahore, March 13 (NationPress) The national airline of Pakistan, PIA (Pakistan International Airline), experienced a shocking incident on Thursday when its domestic flight landed in Lahore without one of its wheels, raising serious concerns about the flight management protocols.
The flight, PK306, was traveling from Karachi to Lahore.
Upon arrival at the Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore, the absence of one of the aircraft's tyres was noted.
According to a spokesperson from PIA, "The problem came to light during a post-landing inspection conducted at the airport."
Intriguingly, despite the fact that over 14 hours have elapsed since the flight's arrival in Lahore, the missing tyre has yet to be located.
Officials at the Karachi International Airport affirmed that the tyre was accounted for during the plane's departure from Karachi.
They also confirmed that the aircraft completed a standard landing at the Lahore airport.
An inquiry has been initiated to investigate the circumstances surrounding the missing tyre.
Preliminary findings suggest that the tyre shaft was located at the Karachi airport after the Lahore Air Traffic Control (ATC) issued a notification regarding the issue.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has indicated that early assessments point to a potential external object strike affecting the plane's tyre on the Karachi airport runway.
"While the comprehensive report will clarify the reasons behind this incident, initial observations suggest that the tyre may have suffered damage due to a fault on the runway or another external element," the PIA spokesperson added, noting that both the PIA Safety Department and the CAA are conducting an urgent investigation.
