127 fatalities

2012-04-20: Bhoja Air Flight 213 — Pakistan

Pakistan

On April 20, 2012, a Bhoja Air Flight 213 was involved in an aviation accident near Pakistan. 127 people were killed. The investigation identified wind shear as a causal factor. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors.

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On 20 April 2012, Bhoja Air Flight 213, a Boeing 737-236A operating a domestic flight from Karachi to Islamabad, crashed during final approach in bad weather, resulting in the deaths of all 127 occupants.

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.

Contributing factors

wind shear

Investigation report by Wikidata contributors. Original record: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q855050. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the CC0 (Wikidata).