Friday, July 30, 2010

Blast heard in PIA plane at airport

Fav Tag: Blast heard in PIA plane at airportAwaz Apni KARACHI: A loud blast has been heard in an engine of PIA’s flight PK-747, a bowing commercial plane, when the airliner was preparing to take off at Jinnah International Airport.

Engine caught fire following blast as the fire and smoke is seen emitting from engine.

Explosion was reportedly happened when one of the engines suddenly started running in reverse, eyewitnesses said.

The flight was bound to Islamabad from Karachi meanwhile rescue vehicles and police mobile vans have arrived near plane to determine the loss of life or goods if happened.

PIA engineers said they will issue clearance after a thorough review of plane condition for operation of a flight.

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