A cargo plane carrying five crew members has disappeared off the coast of Pakistan after losing contact with air traffic control during a flight from the United Arab Emirates. Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority has initiated search and rescue operations in the Arabian Sea following the aircraft’s disappearance late on Tuesday night. The Boeing 737, operated by K2 Airways based in Karachi, was en route from Sharjah to Karachi when the crew reported a navigation system issue around 9.18 pm local time.
Radar data revealed that the aircraft experienced a sudden drop in altitude and made a sharp turn a few minutes later. Contact with the plane was lost at approximately 9.21 pm when it was about 155 nautical miles west of Karachi. Authorities are actively searching for the aircraft and its crew members to ascertain the cause of the incident.
At present, there is no confirmed explanation for the disappearance. However, it is known that the crew reported a navigation system problem before losing contact. Investigators will analyze flight data, communications, and any recovered wreckage to determine the sequence of events. Search and rescue teams, including Pakistan’s navy, air force, and emergency agencies, are collaborating in the search efforts in the Arabian Sea.
The cargo flight had only five crew members on board, with no passengers reported. The plane was being operated by K2 Airways on a cargo route from Sharjah to Karachi. Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the ongoing search-and-rescue mission in the Arabian Sea but has not disclosed the cause of the aircraft’s disappearance.
A cargo aircraft with five crew members on board disappeared near Karachi in Pakistan after descending rapidly and losing contact with air traffic controllers during a journey from the United Arab Emirates. Stay updated on this developing story as search and rescue operations continue.