Birds threaten safety of two PIA flights in Karachi
Two planes of the national flag carrier
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) escaped dangerous accidents after hitting
birds at Karachi airport.
According to ARY News, a Karachi-Peshawar flight, PK-350, was struck by a bird while taking off
from Karachi airport. Another flight from Lahore to Karachi, PK-305, was hit by
a bird during landing at Karachi airport.
The
pilot of flight PK-350 immediately landed back at the Karachi airport after the
bird strike. Moreover, the officials started an inspection of another flight,
PK-305, for the damages after the bird strike.
The PCAA has failed to install a modern system to curb the
bird strike. The PIA spokesperson confirmed the bird strike incidents.
In July, a Pakistan International
Airlines (PIA) plane had made a landing at the Allama Iqbal International
Airport, Lahore after being hit by a bird.
A PIA flight from Jeddah, PK-860, had to land
at the Lahore airport after being hit by a bird. The plane was later
allowed to leave for Dammam after an inspection from engineers.
At least 30 Pakistan International Airline
(PIA) planes were hit by birds in the first half of 2022. The airline had
issued a report regarding planes hit by birds in the first half of this year.