Pakistan Army Training Aircraft Crashes in Quetta Due to Technical Malfunction; Two Pilots Martyred, Confirms ISPR
QUETTA: On Monday afternoon, an aviation training aircraft of the Pakistan Army crashed near Quetta, killing two pilots on board, in a tragic accident.
The Pakistan Army Aviation Mashak training aircraft collided with the crash in the area of Nawa Killi in Quetta while on a routine training mission, according to a press statement by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Key elements of the Quetta Air Crash and Casualties
Both officers on the aircraft are being confirmed as martyrs by the ISPR. They include Instructor Pilot Major Hasnain Shehzad Humayun and Trainee Pilot Captain Abdul Samad.
According to preliminary results of the investigation revealed by the military’s media arm, the accident occurred as a result of an unexpected technical failure on the aircraft once it had lifted from the ground.
Response & Security Measures: Security forces, rescue teams and emergency responders immediately went to the crash scene to establish the perimeter and start initial clearance.