What happened
During a nighttime descent toward Karachi-Mauripur Airport, an aircraft struck a mountain slope measuring approximately 1,185 feet in elevation. The impact occurred near the village of Jungshahi, roughly 80 km east of the destination airport. The force of the collision and a subsequent fire following the crash resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and 26 fatalities. Following the accident, the operator's Air Operator Certificate (AOC) was suspended for an indefinite period.
Findings
Investigations into the accident identified several contributing elements. The pilot provided a position report indicating the aircraft was closer to Karachi than its actual location; had this report been accurate, the flight path would have cleared the mountain range. Furthermore, the crew proceeded with a descent that violated standard letdown procedures for Karachi Airport, continuing to descend after having previously reported an altitude of 2,500 feet at 21:47 local time. Navigational error regarding the aircraft's true position relative to the terrain was a primary factor, compounded by limited visibility due to nighttime conditions.