PIA A320 at Sialkot on Sep 23rd 2023, rejected takeoff due to bird strike, deflated tyres
Last Update: September 25, 2023 / 09:30:48 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Sep 23, 2023
Classification
Incident
Flight number
PK-264
Departure
Sialkot, Pakistan
Destination
Lahore, Pakistan
Aircraft Registration
AP-BLC
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
The airline reported the aircraft, originating in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) had diverted to Sialkot due to inclement weather in Lahore. During takeoff to continue the flight to Lahore the aircraft suffered a bird strike prompting the takeoff to be rejected. The passengers were taken to Lahore by bus in the end.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Sep 23, 2023
Classification
Incident
Flight number
PK-264
Departure
Sialkot, Pakistan
Destination
Lahore, Pakistan
Aircraft Registration
AP-BLC
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
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