Aviation Minister presents interim report on PIA plane crash in Parliament

Aviation Minister presents interim report on PIA plane crash in Parliament.

The reports concluded human error caused the plane crash.

Aviation Minister presents interim report

Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan presented the interim report of the tragic plane crash in the National Assembly today.

He said the crash of PIA plane in Karachi last month took place due to human error.

Both the pilot and the Air Traffic Control did not follow the established norms and procedures.

He said the pilot ignored the instructions regarding high altitude of the plane.

Moreover, the Air Traffic Control did not inform the pilot about the engines that got damaged after the first landing attempt.

The Minister noted report probe found no technical fault in the plane but found it fully fit for the flight.

He said the plane took six flights including one to Sharjah from the 7th of May to 22nd May.

He said the pilot and the co-pilot were experienced and medically fit to operate the flight.

The Aviation minister said the inquiry has been carried out in the most fair, free and transparent manner.

He cited inquiry board also included ten foreigners.

He made clear the law will take its course against the responsible persons still alive.

Besides, Ghulam Sarwar Khan assured that a complete report into the tragic incident will be presented before the house this year.

Meanwhile, he categorically rejected privatization of PIA and instead announced revival of its old glory through its restructuring.

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