Accident Details
On February 24, 2017, at 0738 UTC, a Cessna 162, registration AP-ZBQ, collided with terrain shortly after departing from Faisalabad, Pakistan. The aircraft was conducting an instructional flight under the civil aviation regulations of Pakistan, operated by M/S. Shaheen Air Flying Training School LTD. Both individuals aboard the aircraft sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft itself was substantially damaged in the accident.
Aircraft and Operator Information
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 162, a light single-engine airplane commonly used for flight training. Registration AP-ZBQ was assigned by the Pakistani authorities. The operator, Shaheen Air Flying Training School, is a flight training organization based in Pakistan. The flight was part of a training curriculum, though no further details about the specific nature of the instructional activity were released.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Pakistan, with the Safety & Investigation Board of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority overseeing the inquiry. The source report stated that the information provided is for informational purposes only, and further details may be obtained from the investigating authority at the provided contact address. As of the release of the initial report, no probable cause has been determined.