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Cargo plane wreckage found off Pakistan’s coast as search continues for 5 missing crew
NBC News • • world
Key Points:
- Wreckage of a cargo plane operated by K2 Airways was found off Pakistan’s coast after it disappeared while approaching Karachi, with search efforts ongoing for five missing crew members.
- The plane had departed from Sharjah, UAE, and reported a navigational system problem before losing contact with air traffic control late Tuesday.
- The search operation in the Arabian Sea faces challenges due to the vast area and rough monsoon seas, according to officials involved in the rescue efforts.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed condolences to the families and ordered the deployment of all available resources to aid the search.
- Radar data indicated the aircraft made a sharp heading change and rapid descent before losing contact, with experts stating the cause remains unclear pending further investigation.
