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October 20, 2011 · Piper PA-34-220T · AP_BDK
Karachi, PK
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 20, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Karachi, PK
Aircraft
Piper PA-34-220T
Tail Number
AP_BDK
Operator
M/S Schon Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12WA186
On October 20, 2011, at 1138 local time, a Piper PA-34-220T, Pakistan registry AP-BDK, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a dual engine failure while in cruise flight. The aircraft was operated by M/S Schon Air Limited of Karachi, Pakistan, under the pertinent provisions of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Regulations. The aircraft incurred substantial damage, however, the two pilots and one passenger were not injured. The accident is under the jurisdiction of and is being investigated by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority. The information contained herein has been provided by the Pakistan CAA. For further information, contact: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority Terminal 1, JIAP Karachi, Pakistan Telephone 0092 21 9924 2772 9907 2641 psib@caapakistan.com.pk
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On October 20, 2011, at 1138 local time, a Piper PA-34-220T, Pakistan registry AP-BDK, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a dual engine failure while in cruise flight. The aircraft was operated by M/S Schon Air Limited of Karachi, Pakistan, under the pertinent provisions of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Regulations. The aircraft incurred substantial damage, however, the two pilots and one passenger were not injured. The accident is under the jurisdiction of and is being investigated by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority. The information contained herein has been provided by the Pakistan CAA. For further information, contact: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority Terminal 1, JIAP Karachi, Pakistan Telephone 0092 21 9924 2772 9907 2641 psib@caapakistan.com.pk
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:38
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-34-220T
Tail NumberAP_BDK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorM/S Schon Air
Engines2
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0