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JS Air Flight 201 Crash at Karachi (AP-BJD)

Karachi, PK

On January 1, 2010, an aircraft (registration AP-BJD) operated by JAHANGIR SIDDIQUI AIR was involved in an aviation accident near Karachi, PK. 21 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 5.1. Detailed investigation and analyses of the examinable evidence confirmed that the aircraft had developed some problem with its Engine No.2 (Right) immediately after takeoff which was observed by the cockpit crew as propeller feathering on its own. This summary draws on records from the Safety Investigation Board of Pakistan (SIB/BASI).

Sourcesthe Safety Investigation Board of Pakistan (SIB/BASI)Primary reportUpdated 2026-10-25Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered AP-BJD
Aircraft registered AP-BJD. Photo: ╚ DD╔ from Male, Maldives / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A Beechcraft 1900C-1 (AP-BJD) crashed shortly after takeoff from JIAP, Karachi, on November 5, 2010, killing all 21 people on board following an engine abnormality.

Incident Overview and Flight Details On November 5, 2010, a Beechcraft 1900C-1 operated by M/s Jahangir Siddiqui (JS) Air, bearing the registration AP-BJD, crashed shortly after departing Jinnah International Airport (JIAP) in Karachi. The aircraft, designated as Flight 201, was on a chartered mission to transport 17 employees of M/s Eni, including one Italian national, to the Bhit Shah Oil Fields. The flight departed at 02:04:31 UTC under weather conditions reported as fit for the operation. The crew consisted of a Captain and a First Officer, along with a ground technician and an Airport Security Force staff member. Following takeoff, the aircraft experienced an abnormal operation in Engine No. 2. The cockpit crew subsequently decided to return to JIAP, calling for a right-hand downwind for runway 25R. While joining the downwind, the aircraft was unable to sustain flight and crashed approximately one nautical mile from the beginning of runway 07R. The impact and the resulting post-impact ground fire resulted in the fatalities of all 21 individuals on board.

Engine failure

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Jan 2010 aircraft accident near Karachi, PK?

A Beechcraft 1900C-1 (AP-BJD) crashed shortly after takeoff from JIAP, Karachi, on November 5, 2010, killing all 21 people on board following an engine abnormality.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Jan 2010 aircraft accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 21 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Jan 2010 involved an aircraft, registration AP-BJD, operated by JAHANGIR SIDDIQUI AIR, at Karachi, PK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

5.1. Detailed investigation and analyses of the examinable evidence confirmed that the aircraft had developed some problem with its Engine No.2 (Right) immediately after takeoff which was observed by the cockpit crew as propeller feathering on its own. No concrete evidence could be found which would have led to the…

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Investigation report by the Safety Investigation Board of Pakistan (SIB/BASI). Original record: https://aviation.gov.pk/SiteImage/Misc/files/oJS-Report.pdf. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Safety Investigation Board (SIB) / Board of Air Safety Investigation, Pakistan.