A Qatar-to-Philippines flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport after experiencing an engine failure while over Pakistani airspace.
Civil aviation sources reported that the aircraft encountered a malfunction at 39,000 feet, leading to the failure of one of its engines. The pilot issued a mayday call and requested an urgent emergency landing.
Air traffic control acted swiftly, clearing the flight for landing. The pilot successfully landed the plane at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport without incident.
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All 187 passengers were safely evacuated and moved to the airport’s lounge while the plane underwent a detailed inspection. There were no reported injuries, and passengers are expected to resume their journey once the aircraft is deemed fit for takeoff.
Civil aviation authorities are investigating the cause of the engine failure. The prompt actions of both the pilot and ground staff were essential in preventing a potential disaster.
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