Search under way for cargo plane that vanished off Pakistan coast
Summary
A cargo plane with five crew members disappeared off the coast of Karachi, Pakistan, after reporting a navigation problem. Search efforts are underway involving the navy and air force to find the missing Boeing 737 flying from the UAE to Karachi.Key Facts
- The plane went missing on Tuesday at 21:21 local time near Karachi, a city in southern Pakistan.
- It was a Boeing 737 cargo plane operated by K2 Airways, a private airline based in Karachi.
- The plane reported a navigation system issue shortly before it lost contact with air traffic control.
- Five crew members were on board the flight from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, to Karachi.
- The plane showed unusual altitude changes before a sharp descent, according to flight tracking data.
- Pakistan’s navy, air force, and other agencies are conducting the search operation.
- K2 Airways stated they are cooperating fully with authorities and expressed hope for the crew’s safety.
- The last major plane crash in Pakistan was in 2020, involving a passenger flight near Karachi that resulted in many fatalities.
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