LAHORE: Pakistan Worldwide Airways (PIA) has launched an inquiry after Flight PK-306, arriving from Karachi, landed at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal Worldwide Airport with out considered one of its rear wheels.
A PIA spokesperson confirmed that the difficulty was found throughout a post-landing inspection, revealing that one of many plane’s tyres was lacking, The Information reported.
Although greater than 14 hours have handed because the flight’s arrival, the lacking wheel has not been positioned at both Karachi or Lahore airports. Stories point out that the plane had all its wheels intact on the time of takeoff from Karachi and landed usually in Lahore. Following a notification from Lahore’s Air Visitors Management (ATC), part of the tyre shaft was later discovered on the Karachi airport.
In accordance with a preliminary assertion from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the incident could have resulted from an exterior object putting the runway at Karachi.
The PIA spokesperson stated that whereas the ultimate report will decide the precise trigger, preliminary assessments counsel that the lacking wheel might have been affected by a runway fault or one other exterior issue.
Nevertheless, the plane’s design ensured that the touchdown remained protected and easy.
A PIA investigation group has been dispatched to Lahore, whereas the aviation security authorities have additionally initiated a proper inquiry into the incident.