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KARACHI: The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) stated in a statement that an aircraft operated by Saudi Airlines caught fire on Thursday while landing at Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar. As a result, the air traffic controller had to send out fire tenders to deal with the issue. At several Pakistani airports, there have occasionally been incidents involving landing gear fires and other crises with different airlines.
The Pakistani authorities have put in place extensive emergency response plans in order to ensure that they comply with international safety standards and are equipped to deal with these kinds of events.
“After Saudi Airlines flight 792 landed at Peshawar Airport, the air traffic controller noticed smoke and sparks coming from the left landing gear,” said in a statement from the PCAA. “The pilot was notified by the air traffic controller about the smoke and sparks emanating from the left landing gear.”
The air traffic controller was alerted right away, and the fire and rescue services quickly responded, controlling the fire and averting a serious accident.
The statement further stated that “all 276 passengers and 21 crew members safely exited the aircraft using inflatable slides.” “The Saudi Airlines flight from Riyadh to Peshawar has arrived.”
Subsequently, Saudi Airlines confirmed the occurrence and declared that every passenger and crew member had been safely evacuated.
It said in a statement, “The aircraft is currently undergoing technical evaluation by specialists.” “To assure its safety, this includes repairs, thorough inspections, and further testing.”
The Pakistani aviation industry has recently been under international scrutiny for its security standards. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) conducted a comprehensive assessment last year and noted significant improvements.
The PCAA has actively sought certification from various countries to ensure compliance with international standards.
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Earlier this month, the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority certified the aviation security at Islamabad and Karachi airports, confirming that they meet “international standards.”
