Aircraft crash during final approach near runway

No fatalities • Faysalabad, Pakistan • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed into treetops approximately 800 meters before the runway threshold during its final approach, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

During the final approach phase of the flight, the aircraft struck a line of trees located roughly 800 meters short of the runway threshold. The impact occurred while the crew was attempting to land, leading to the total destruction of the airframe. Despite the severity of the crash, all 40 occupants were successfully evacuated from the wreckage without any reported fatalities.

Findings

Investigations into the accident indicate that the primary factor involved a loss of situational awareness regarding vertical positioning. Specifically, the crew failed to recognize that the aircraft was at an insufficient altitude as it approached the landing site, which ultimately led to the collision with the treetops.

Probable cause

The crew's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the final approach resulted in a collision with trees short of the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-05-28 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Faysalabad, Pakistan?

An aircraft crashed into treetops approximately 800 meters before the runway threshold during its final approach, resulting in no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-05-28 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-05-28 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration AP-AUW, operated by Pakistan International Airlines - PIA, at Faysalabad, Pakistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the final approach resulted in a collision with trees short of the runway.

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