Investigators crash that killed sala caused by pilot flying too fast
The investigation into the fatal crash of a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Airbus A320 that killed 97 people, including Pakistani cricket star Muhammad Amir, has concluded that the pilot was flying too fast before the crash.
The plane, which was flying from Lahore to Karachi, crashed into a residential area on May 22, 2020, killing everyone on board and several people on the ground.
The investigation, led by Pakistan's Aviation Division and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), found that the pilot, Sajjad Gul, was flying at a speed of around 240 knots (278 mph) when the plane began to descend, which was significantly higher than the recommended speed for the approach.
The report also found that the pilot had failed to follow standard operating procedures and had not properly configured the plane for landing. The investigation also identified several other factors that contributed to the crash, including:
- The pilot's lack of experience with the A320 aircraft, which he had only flown for a few hours before the crash.
- The pilot's failure to follow standard operating procedures, including not configuring the plane for landing and not using the plane's autopilot system.
- The plane's airspeed indicator was not functioning properly, which may have contributed to the pilot's mistake.
- The plane's altitude and airspeed data were not being displayed correctly on the pilot's primary flight display.
The investigation also found that the plane's maintenance records were not up to date, and that there were several issues with the plane's systems, including the airspeed indicator and the autopilot system.
The report's findings have been criticized by some, who argue that the pilot's mistake was the primary cause of the crash, while others have pointed out that there were several systemic failures that contributed to the tragedy.
The crash was one of the deadliest aviation accidents in recent years, and it has led to calls for improved safety measures and greater accountability in the aviation industry.