Pakistan Navy and the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) have recovered the debris of the missing K2 Airways cargo plane in the Arabian Sea after conducting an extensive search operation that lasted more than 12 hours.
According to officials, the wreckage of the Boeing 737-400 freighter was located around 53 nautical miles south of Ormara. While the debris has been found, rescue teams are continuing efforts to locate the aircraft’s five missing crew members and recover additional evidence from the crash site.
The K2 Airways cargo aircraft was flying from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, to Karachi on Tuesday night when it encountered an emergency. The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said the crew sent a distress message at approximately 9:18pm, reporting a serious malfunction in the aircraft’s navigation system.
Air traffic controllers immediately attempted to assist the flight. However, radar data showed the aircraft behaving erratically during its final moments. Flight tracking information indicated that the plane rapidly lost altitude, climbed again within seconds, and then entered a steep, uncontrolled descent before contact was completely lost.
The last recorded position placed the aircraft about 155 nautical miles southwest of Karachi, where both radar and communication with the plane ended.
Following the disappearance, the Pakistan Navy and PMSA launched a coordinated search operation using ships, aircraft, and other specialized resources. The debris field was eventually located near Ormara after authorities tracked the aircraft’s final radar signals.
Officials said naval and aerial teams remain deployed in the area as recovery operations continue. Their primary objectives are to locate the missing crew members, retrieve the remaining wreckage, and secure evidence for investigators.
In a statement, K2 Airways said it is fully cooperating with the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority and rescue agencies. The airline expressed hope for the safety of its crew and pledged complete support for the ongoing investigation.
The aircraft involved was a 27-year-old Boeing 737-400 that had originally operated as a passenger jet before being converted into a cargo aircraft in 2012. K2 Airways acquired the plane in 2024 as its only operational aircraft.
Aviation experts say it is too early to determine the exact cause of the crash. They stressed that a final conclusion can only be reached after investigators recover and examine the aircraft’s flight data and cockpit voice recorders.
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