Pakistani Cargo Plane Crashes Into Sea Near Karachi

A Pakistani cargo plane crashed into the Arabian Sea approximately 10 nautical miles off the coast of Karachi on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. The aircraft, identified as a Boeing 707 operated by Iran Aseman Airlines, was reportedly carrying meat from Iran to Pakistan. Initial reports from the Pakistan Navy indicated that the plane was attempting an emergency landing at Jinnah International Airport when it went down.

Rescue operations were immediately launched by the Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency, involving multiple ships and helicopters. Submerged wreckage from the aircraft has been located in the vicinity of the crash site. The exact number of crew members on board has not been definitively confirmed, but sources suggest there were at least two pilots.

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation. Aviation authorities are expected to examine flight data recorders and other relevant information once they are recovered. The incident has raised concerns about air safety protocols and the operational status of aging aircraft in commercial cargo operations. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses and wreckage is recovered.