On October 29, 1999, a Lockheed P-3 Orion (registration 83) operated by Pakistan Navy - Pākistān Bāhrí'a was involved in an aviation accident near Pasni, Pakistan in flight. 21 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft disappeared and crashed into the sea near Pasni during a maritime patrol mission, resulting in no survivors.
What happened
During the execution of a maritime patrol mission, an aircraft crashed into the ocean in the waters situated off the coast of Pasni. The incident occurred while the aircraft was actively engaged in its patrol duties. Following the impact, it was confirmed that there were 21 fatalities among the occupants on board.
Findings
The specific details regarding the descent or the exact moment of impact remain unverified, as the aircraft went down under unknown circumstances. No information has been released regarding the specific cause of the loss of control or the mechanical state of the aircraft prior to the crash.