Rescue teams have recovered more wreckage from the K2 Airways cargo aircraft that crashed into the sea after losing contact with the control tower. Search operations are still underway as authorities continue efforts to locate the missing crew members and investigate the cause of the accident.
According to the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), additional aircraft debris has been found during the ongoing search operation. Officials said the recovered wreckage will be examined as part of the official investigation into the crash.
A PAA spokesperson confirmed that search teams are continuing operations in the area where the aircraft went down. The mission involves both air and maritime resources to cover a wider search zone.
The Pakistan Navy and the Maritime Security Agency are jointly leading the rescue and recovery efforts. Their teams are using ships, aircraft, and other equipment to search for the remaining wreckage and the missing crew.
Officials said all recovered parts from the K2 Airways cargo aircraft have been handed over to the Bureau of Aircraft Safety Investigation (BASI). The investigation team will inspect the debris to determine what caused the crash.
The K2 Airways cargo plane was traveling from Sharjah to Karachi when it lost contact with air traffic control. Soon after communication was lost, authorities launched a large-scale search and rescue operation in the area.
The exact cause of the crash has not yet been confirmed. Investigators will examine the recovered wreckage and other available evidence before releasing their findings.
Earlier, authorities identified the five crew members on board the aircraft. They included Captain Muhammad Rizwan, First Officer Faisal Mahmood, Loadmaster Muhammad Toufiq Khan, Engineer Arif Siddiqui, and Muhammad Hamid.
The families of the crew members continue to wait for updates as search operations progress. Officials remain in contact with them and are providing information as it becomes available.
Speaking to ARY News, the son of Engineer Arif Siddiqui said his father worked for Northern Tec. He shared that the company’s manager visited the family and has remained in contact since the incident.
He also said officials from the Pakistan Air Force and the Pakistan Navy have been communicating with the family during the rescue efforts.
According to the family, Engineer Arif Siddiqui is survived by his wife, five sons, and three daughters.
Authorities have assured that the search operation will continue until all possible evidence is recovered. The investigation is expected to determine the factors behind the K2 Airways cargo plane crash and help improve aviation safety measures in the future.
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The Pakistan Airports Authority said it will continue to share updates as the investigation moves forward. Meanwhile, rescue teams remain focused on locating the missing crew and recovering additional evidence from the crash site.
