Summary of PK 8303: The Final Moments Before the Crash
The video discusses the final moments before the crash of Pakistan International Airlines flight PK 8303 in Karachi. The pilot gave a distress signal, leading to a crash just before the airport. The investigation revealed that there was no fault in the plane, but errors were made by the pilot and air traffic controller. The pilot, who had violated rules and regulations, refused instructions and did not follow proper procedures. The air traffic controller failed to inform the pilot about the landing gear. Additionally, fasting pilots and a lack of monitoring and licensing of pilots by Pakistan International Airlines were highlighted as contributing factors to the accident. The crash resulted in one ground fatality, with two miraculous survivors out of 99 passengers and crew. The investigation report blamed the captain and air traffic controller for the accident.
Notable Quotes
— 07:48 — « When the captain could not be contacted an attempt was made to contact him through the emergency frequency and he was told that they were at 6,000 ft whereas they should have been at 3,000 ft. »
— 11:18 — « This time the captain had opened the landing gear quite early which caused drag and reduced speed the speed they needed the most at this time. »
— 12:12 — « out of the 99 passengers including crew in the plane, two people miraculously survived while one life was lost on the ground due to the crash. »
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