Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority confirmed late Tuesday evening that a cargo aircraft vanished off the coast of Karachi after a rapid descent and loss of communication with air traffic controllers during a flight from the United Arab Emirates. Search-and-rescue operations are currently underway in the Arabian Sea, authorities stated on X.
Flight Details and Malfunction Report
The Boeing 737, operated by Karachi-based carrier K2 Airways, was on a freight route from Sharjah in the UAE to Karachi. At 9:18 PM local time, the crew reported a navigation system malfunction to air traffic control, according to the Civil Aviation Authority. The aircraft had five people on board.
Radar Data and Communication Loss
Radar information revealed that the plane dropped altitude sharply and executed an abrupt directional shift at approximately 9:21 PM. Both radar and radio communication were severed roughly 155 nautical miles west of Karachi. The reason behind the disappearance remains unclear at this stage.
Search Operations Underway
Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority announced that search-and-rescue efforts are currently underway in the Arabian Sea for the missing aircraft. The Express reported that authorities are mobilizing resources to locate the plane and its passengers.
