Accident Overview
On 20 April 2012, Bhoja Air Flight 213, a scheduled domestic passenger service, crashed while on final approach to its destination. The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-236A. The flight originated in Karachi and was bound for Islamabad.
Circumstances
The accident occurred during the final approach phase in adverse weather conditions. All 121 passengers and 6 crew members aboard were killed. The crash is recognized as the second deadliest air disaster in Pakistan, following the 2010 crash of Airblue Flight 202.
Aircraft and Operator
The aircraft was operated by Bhoja Air, a private airline based in Pakistan. The specific Boeing 737-236A was serving the route at the time of the accident.
Aftermath
The accident remains one of the most significant in Pakistan's aviation history. No official probable cause has been stated in the source material.