Accident Overview
On November 5, 2010, a Hawker Beechcraft B-1900 operated by JS Air Pakistan, registration AP-BJD, crashed shortly after takeoff from Karachi-Jinnah International Airport (KHI) in Karachi, Pakistan. The aircraft was destroyed in the impact, and all 17 passengers and 4 crew members on board sustained fatal injuries. The charter flight was destined for an oil field in Bhit Shah, Pakistan.
Investigation
The investigation is being conducted by the Pakistan Safety & Investigation Board, an agency of the Civil Aviation Authority. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States has appointed an Accredited Representative to assist in the investigation, as the United States is the country of manufacture and design of the airplane, in accordance with ICAO Annex 13 provisions.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a twin-engine turboprop airliner, the Hawker Beechcraft B-1900, registered as AP-BJD. No further details about the aircraft's maintenance history or operational status at the time of the accident have been released by the investigation authorities.
Next Steps
Requests for additional information regarding the investigation should be directed to the Investigation Safety Board, Headquarters Civil Aviation Authority, Terminal 1, Jinnah International Airport, Karachi 75200. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates are expected as the inquiry proceeds.