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February 24, 2017 · Cessna Aircraft 162 LSA Undesignat · AP-ZBQ
Faisalabad, PK
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 24, 2017
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Faisalabad, PK
Aircraft
Cessna Aircraft 162 LSA Undesignat
Tail Number
AP-ZBQ
Operator
Shaheen Air Flying Training School
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR17WA081
The foreign authority was the source of this information. On February 24, 2017, at 0738 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 162, AP-ZBQ, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from Faisalabad, Pakistan. The airplane was operated by M/S. Shaheen Air Flying Training School LTD., as an instructional flight under the pertinent civil regulations of Pakistan. Both occupants on board were fatally injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Pakistan. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Pakistan. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Safety & Investigation Board Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority CAA Office Complex Lethrar Road Rawalpindi, Pakistan Tel: 0092 514472750 Fax: 0092 51 4472754 Email: psib@caapakistan.com.pk
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The foreign authority was the source of this information. On February 24, 2017, at 0738 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 162, AP-ZBQ, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from Faisalabad, Pakistan. The airplane was operated by M/S. Shaheen Air Flying Training School LTD., as an instructional flight under the pertinent civil regulations of Pakistan. Both occupants on board were fatally injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Pakistan. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Pakistan. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Safety & Investigation Board Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority CAA Office Complex Lethrar Road Rawalpindi, Pakistan Tel: 0092 514472750 Fax: 0092 51 4472754 Email: psib@caapakistan.com.pk
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:38 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna Aircraft 162 LSA Undesignat
Tail NumberAP-ZBQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorShaheen Air Flying Training School
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsReciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0