Summary
- On 23 September 2024, a Fly Jinnah aircraft made an emergency landing at the Allama Iqbal International Airport after the indication of smoke in the cargo compartment.
- Flight 9P846 was on a Karachi-Lahore route, which reported an indication of smoke alarm while landing.
- The incident was confirmed by the airlines’ publicist, who said that the pilots followed standard safety procedure in alerting the airport and landing safely with all passengers and crew onboard.
On 23 September 2024, a Fly Jinnah aircraft made an emergency landing at the Allama Iqbal International Airport after the indication of smoke in the cargo compartment. Flight 9P846 was on a Karachi-Lahore route, which reported an indication of smoke alarm while landing.
The incident was confirmed by the airlines’ publicist, who said that the pilots followed standard safety procedure in alerting the airport and landing safely with all passengers and crew onboard.
“Our technical team is currently conducting an inspection to pinpoint why the alarm went off,” said the publicist before concluding that they are “so sorry for the inconvenience caused and assure everybody that we put the priority concerns on the safety of our passengers and crew.
According to reports, the pilot sought permission to make an emergency landing from the control tower after a fire had developed. After a successful landing, everyone on board has been evacuated and investigators are still trying to determine why smoke appeared.
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