Engine compressor stall on takeoff from Karachi

No fatalities • Karachi, Pakistan

An Airbus A310 experienced a number one engine compressor stall during takeoff from Jinnah International Airport.

What happened

On November 18, 2012, a Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (PIAC) Airbus A310-308, operating under registration AP-BEB, experienced a compressor stall in the number one engine. The incident occurred while the aircraft was taking off from Jinnah International Airport (JIAP) in Karachi, Pakistan.

Following the engine malfunction, the crew performed a return to Jinnah International Airport, where the aircraft completed a safe landing. There were no injuries resulting from the event.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Nov 2012 AIRBUS A310 - 308 308 accident near Karachi, Pakistan?

An Airbus A310 experienced a number one engine compressor stall during takeoff from Jinnah International Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Nov 2012 AIRBUS A310 - 308 308 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Nov 2012 involved a AIRBUS A310 - 308 308, operated by PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES COR, at Karachi, Pakistan.

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