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1973-05-28: Fokker F27 Friendship (AP-AUW) — Pakistan International Airlines - PIA — Faysalabad, Pakistan

Faysalabad, PakistanLanding (descent or approach)

On May 28, 1973, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration AP-AUW) operated by Pakistan International Airlines - PIA was involved in an aviation accident near Faysalabad, Pakistan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the final approach resulted in a collision with trees short of the runway. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781232664Data APIEditorial standards

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.

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