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Photos
of PIA Aircraft Accidents
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Boeing 737-340 (Abbas
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This photo taken at Doha Airport, Qatar, on September 3, 2006,
shows PIA Boeing 737-340 (registration AP-BCC) missing elevator
from its starboard tailplane (horizontal stabilizer). Under the command of Capt. Shayan
Haqqee (click
here to see photo) with First Officer Faisal
Janjua, the Boeing 737-300 was flying as flight PK-257 from
Karachi to Doha on September 3, 2006 when its elevator was blown off. After take-off
from Karachi, during different phases of the flight, the crew
experienced air frame vibration and informed ground engineers
about the situation. During descent into Doha, the starboard
side elevator separated from the aircraft with a loud bang and
the Boeing 737 started shaking badly. Crew declared an emergency
and continued approach to Doha Airport. On approach when they
lowered the landing gear there was no indication in the cockpit.
Approach was discontinued and it was decided to make a low pass
at 1000ft over the Doha Airport to get a verification from
airport's control tower for landing gear extension. A visual
check of landing gear from cabin was also made. The aircraft
made another approach and completed a safe landing. The high
standard of flying skills shown by Capt. Shayan Haqqee and First
Officer Faisal Janjua and the manner in which they handled a
serious emergency situation gained appreciation from members of
aviation community especially airline pilots and Pakistan Air
Line Pilots' Association (PALPA). Capt. Shayan and First Officer
Faisal richly deserve all appreciation for saving lives of
passengers and PIA aircraft. AP-BCC was repaired at Doha Airport
and returned to Karachi on September 6, 2006, under the command
of Capt. Shayan with Faisal Janjua as First Officer |
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Boeing 737-340 (Abbas
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AP-BCC
photographed after landing at Doha Airport, Qatar, on September
3, 2006 |
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Boeing 737-340 (Abbas
Ali Collection) |
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AP-BCC
photographed after landing at Doha Airport, Qatar, on September
3, 2006 |
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Boeing 737-340 (Abbas
Ali Collection) |
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AP-BCC
photographed after landing at Doha Airport, Qatar, on September
3, 2006 |
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