PIA flight PK 755 from Sialkot to Riyadh on11 October 2017 made a technical landing and not an
emergency landing as highlighted in a section of media said PIA
spokesperson.
The factual position is that during flight
there was as an indication of smoke signal in the cargo compartment on the
control panel of the aircraft A320. However, the pilot as per Standard Safety
Procedure operated fire bottles (extinguisher) and keeping in view the safety
guidelines the aircraft made a Technical Landing at Lahore airport.
The Passengers were disembarked and taken
to lounge for breakfast. Meanwhile the entire aircraft especially the cargo
compartment was thoroughly checked and no trace of any fire or smoke was
detected. PIA spokesman said that since the aircraft had to go for a complete
check by PIA engineering and CAA, and the time required to replace the consumed
fire bottles; an alternate arrangement was made for passengers who were sent by
another A320 aircraft. The flight PK 755 took off at 2 pm from
Lahore. Meanwhile, the aircraft in question also became
serviceable. PIA regrets the inconvenience caused to the valued
passengers. PIA spokesman concluded.
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