A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane landed miraculously at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport after losing one of its wheels. The plane, which was coming from Karachi, developed technical problems during the flight, but the experienced pilot was able to land it safely, avert a major catastrophe. Passengers on board said the experience was nerve-wracking but appreciated the professionalism and calmness of the crew.
From initial reports, the lost wheel was found during landing sequence, with emergency procedures in place at the airport. The rescue and fire teams were put on alert when the plane approached the runway. Luckily, the landing was conducted smoothly, and all passengers arrived safely without a single injury.
PIA officials assured that an investigation is being conducted internally to ascertain the reason for the missing tyre. Aviation professionals believe that it could have come off either during takeoff or in flight, and there are questions regarding maintenance practices. The airline assured the public that safety is its first concern and that checks would be made to avoid such incidents in the future.
As regulators investigate the technical failure, airline regulators will examine PIA’s fleet maintenance history. The incident has again brought to the limelight the woes of the national carrier, which has been criticized for operational and safety issues in the past few years.
