Eric M 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 Hi just to inform you about a reported crash in Pakistan, near the city of Multan. Flight PK688 was to be operated by a Fokker F-27 aircraft. The flight was heading for Lahore and Islamabad. Pakistan officials have said 'no survivors'. RIP and another 'bad' day for aviation. And for the Fokker-lovers. Another one left the skies Bye Eric Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H Azmal 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 Is it just me that's observing this "sporadic but a lot" pattern of air crashes? Remember last year? Within days of one crash we hear tons more. Then silence. Then this. I shudder to think which airline is next. Creepy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 MULTAN, Pakistan (Reuters) -- A Pakistan International Airlines passenger plane crashed in the central city of Multan on Monday, killing all 45 people on board, the local police chief said. "Everyone is dead. I am standing at the site," Iftikhar Babar, the police chief, told Reuters. Flight PK 688, carrying 41 passengers and four crew, had left Multan for Lahore and the capital Islamabad. It crashed 10 minutes after take-off, airport officials said. Is it just me that's observing this "sporadic but a lot" pattern of air crashes? Remember last year? Within days of one crash we hear tons more. Then silence. Then this. I shudder to think which airline is next. Creepy. Yeah like last year, several incidents happens in a short time. It's like a follow-up event What airlines could be next? I hope none Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 a/c was Fokker F27-500 AP-BAL c/n10243. Truly a sad couple of days in aviation... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 Trully a sad day for aviation history..... Al-Fatihah to the passengers and crews of the ill-fated Flight PK 688....May the Almighty God blessed their soul and forgiving their sins too.Amin... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 a/c was Fokker F27-500 AP-BAL c/n10243. Truly a sad couple of days in aviation... Quite an old bird That all who perished may R.I.P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 Quite an old bird That all who perished may R.I.P. Agree with you,Uncle Pieter.Perhaps it's time for PIA management to retire their F27s,or looking for the Fokkers replacement? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 Perhaps it's time for PIA management to retire their F27s,or looking for the Fokkers replacement? PIA is already in the process of replacing the F27's with ATR aircraft... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PC Yuen 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 May those perished rest in peace... I cant believe I actually said this twice in two consecutive days!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted July 11, 2006 PIA is already in the process of replacing the F27's with ATR aircraft... Ahhh...I see.Is the ATR is ATR-42 or ATR-72? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted July 11, 2006 May those perished rest in peace... I cant believe I actually said this twice in two consecutive days!!! It's okay, that's the nature of life. The same no. of ppl die needlessly on Malaysian roads in just 10 days. .ny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandeep G 1 Report post Posted July 11, 2006 This is truly a phenomenon that is unique to aviation - a sudden series of crashes all around us.. and at around the same time too! Remember last year? Air France A340 (F-GLZQ) 3rd August 2005 - Toronto, Canada [0/309 Fatalities/Total PAX] Tuninter ATR-72-202 (TS-LBB) 6th August 2005 - Near Palermo, Italy [16/39 Fatalities/Total PAX] Helios 737-31S (5B-DBY) 14th August 2005 - Near Athens, Greece [121/121 Fatalities/Total PAX] West Caribbean A/W MD-82 (HK-4374X) 16th August 2005 - Near Machiques, Venezuala [160/160 Fatalities/Total PAX] TANS Peru B737-244 (OB-1809) 23rd August 2005 - Near Pucallpa, Peru [40/98 Fatalities/Total PAX] Mandala Airlines B737-230 (PK-RIM) 5th September 2005 - Medan, Indonesia [99/117 Fatalities/Total PAX] The old saying goes, "when it rains, it pours!".. A sad few days for aviation indeed. May all the souls R.I.P. and condolonces to the grieving families and friends... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted July 11, 2006 Quite an old bird 42yrs young! Was merely months away from being retired in favour of an ATR-42-500! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Yong 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2006 Too sad within 24 hour, 2 air crash had been reported!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 1 Report post Posted July 11, 2006 May the victims RIP... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites