Loader Truck Collides with Aircraft at Karachi Airport

A cargo plane at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi was struck by a loader truck, according to aviation sources on Friday. The incident has led to the aircraft being temporarily out of service for a thorough evaluation.

Preliminary information indicates the aircraft was parked in its designated bay when it was hit by a loader truck.

Sources have speculated that the accident occurred due to a possible malfunction in the vehicle’s braking system.

The aircraft has been taken out of service with immediate effect following the accident. A team of specialists has started to examine the extent of the damage.

The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has started an investigation into the event to ascertain the precise reason and determine whether there were any shortcomings in ground control.

The incident resulted in no reported injuries.