Bhoja Air Boeing 737 Down Near Chaklala, Rawalpindi

[Abbas Ali]

April 25, 2012, PTV News report about completion of evidence collection work at Bhoja Air crash site.



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[fawad]

Bhoja aircraft banned for general flights


Islamabad—The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Tuesday banned Bhoja Air Lines planes for general flights after finding some of the planes unfit to fly.

CAA had started inspection of passenger aircrafts operated by private airlines earlier on Monday after the fatal crash in Islamabad.

According to a private television channel, Airworthiness Instructor CAA cancelled the Airworthiness Certificate for 2 flights of Bhoja Airlines bound for Islamabad via Lahore from Karachi.

“ During inspection”, Instructor said, “ Planes were found unfit for general flights both domestic and international. They are grounded until clearance and obtainment of Airworthiness Certificate”.

He further added that objections were raised on the constituent parts of Bhoja Airlines planes including Landing Gear and Doors during inspection.

Planes carrying national flag of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) had already obtained airworthiness certificate from CAA.

Captain Mujahid al Islam, head of the team probing Bhoja Airline’s airliner crash, has said that the investigation into the tragic incident could take three months.

While talking to media at the crash site in Hussainabad on Tuesday he said several evidences of the incident have been sealed, adding that work to remove the remains would be begun within two days.

It is pertinent to mention here that a nine-member team is investigating the issue. The number of the team can be raised if needed.

A team of insurance company has also reached Pakistan which would provide compensation to the affected families after investigative report is finalised.

Source: http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=152088

[Hamad]

why does CAA need a Tragedy like that until they carefully check how fit the planes are to fly?
Very sad - hope they will learn and will be more carefull in the future

[raihans]

According to a private television channel, Airworthiness Instructor CAA cancelled the Airworthiness Certificate for 2 flights of Bhoja Airlines bound for Islamabad via Lahore from Karachi.

Does it mean that Bhoja Air is operating Karachi-Islamabad flight via Lahore due to low passenger loads for Islamabad from Karachi and carrying more passengers from Lahore for onward journey?

[jameel.ashraf3]

This is what happend with Bhoja Air ... Approach like ISB i mean the environment and distance from Runway... A Must Watch..

[Pineapple]

This is what happend with Bhoja Air ...

No you cannot say that with certainity. While yes there are striking similarities, but we must await the findings of an independent safety commission. And im afraid in Pakistan it will take forever.

[raihans]

This is what happend with Bhoja Air ...

No you cannot say that with certainity. While yes there are striking similarities, but we must await the findings of an independent safety commission. And im afraid in Pakistan it will take forever.

No, we cannot assume that this is a similar incident like happened with Delta 191. Lets see what investigators conclude in the investigations

[umar744]

very sorry sad news it same like Korean Air B743 crashed into Guam last August 1997

[mohammed younis]

I think the Pakistani authorities and all airport staff are a disgrace, I flew from Islamabad on the same day the tragic accident happened, everything from security to checkin to boarding the plane, in most airports first or business class passngers along with passengers with disabilities are allowed to board first, but in ISB everyone just boards at once,

I have seen some passengers with excess weight of over 40 kilos, and by just paying 2,000 or 3,000 rupees all the weight is allowed to go through, how does the pilots calculate all the weight and excess weight?

I think the whole process in ISB is sickening, and with yet another big loss of lives with the Bhoja Air crash
it really makes you worry with the flight you are going on, I personally feel safer flying with Emirates.

Not sure what other members think of this?

[Abbas Ali]

Relatives of a Bhoja Air flight attendant who died in this accident have expressed desire for construction of a memorial dedicated to all victims of the air crash.

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[Abbas Ali]

April 29, 2012, PTV News bulletin with news report that shows Bhoja Air Boeing 737-236 Advanced (AP-BKC) crash site video footage made on April 28, 2012.

The video footage shows many pieces of Boeing 737 wreckage still lying at the crash site. According to the reporter, important pieces of wreckage have been shifted to Islamabad Airport for the purpose of preliminary investigation. The remaining pieces of wreckage will also be shifted to Islamabad Airport in coming days.



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[Abbas Ali]

In today's (April 30) newspapers, Bhoja Air condolence message and information about payment of Rs. 500,000/- that the airline's has announced to pay to legal heir of each crash victim.

Condolence

Bhoja Air would once again like to express its grief, sorrow and sincere condolences to the relatives of the deceased passengers and crew and pray to ALLAH Almighty for the departed souls of those on board ill-fated B4-213 that crashed near Islamabad Airport on 20 April 2012. The airline is providing full assistance to relevant authorities in investigations.

Bhoja Air is cognisant of hardship being faced by the families of deceased passengers. As an initial step to ease the financial burden of those affected, Bhoja Air will make an advance payment of Rs. 500,000/- without prejudice to each family of the deceased passengers. Bhoja Air shall make these advance payments to the legal heirs / successors / guardians of the deceased passengers who are entitled to claim compensation to meet their immediate economic needs. Such advance payments will be offset against amounts subsequently determined to be payable as compensation by the carrier.

Further information with respect to these initial payments can be obtained through telephone number 111-111-265 or by visiting our website www.bhojaair.com.pk.

Bhoja Air confirms that in relation to the accident it will fully meet its obligations under applicable Pakistan law existing at the time of accident, to persons who are entitled to claim compensation.

Urdu version.


English version.


Required Documents for Claim

1. Passenger's Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) - (Original or Copy)
2. Heirs/successors/guardian's CNIC (Original)
3. Current Address Evidence
4. Succession Certificate/ Heir ship / Guardianship
5. Photographs

Info Source: www.bhojaair.com.pk

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[irfan khan]

Content Removed maybe i have not explained it fully in detail sorry guys.

[TAILWIND]

MUST Watch VIDEO
Guys check out this video you will get the idea how Bhoja Air will have been crashed leaving no clue behind it could be same conditions.

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[Abbas Ali]

Bhoja Air Boeing 737 wreckage being removed from crash site on May 1, 2012.


Photo Source: www.dailywaqt.com (May 2, 2012 edition)

News report related to the accident.

Bhoja Air: Initial inquiry report presented

By: Farrukh Shabbir, Uploaded: 2nd May 2012

The initial inquiry report of Bhoja Air flight B4-213, which crashed near Rawalpindi killing 121 passengers and 6 crew members on board, was submitted to the National Assembly’s standing committee of defense. Aaj News reported.

According to the report, the pilot was warned by the radar to change the aircraft’s direction.

The report was presented by group captain Mujahid-Ul-Islam.

While briefing the Defence Committee, Mujahid-Ul-Islam said that the flight captain was given warnings from radar to change the direction of his aircraft, when suddenly it disappeared from the radar.

According to the report, the crashed Aircraft was made in 1985, and had a flight record of over forty thousand nine hundred and thirty three hours (40,933).

Source: www.aaj.tv

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