Search and rescue teams have recovered additional wreckage from the K2 Airways cargo aircraft that crashed into the Arabian Sea after losing contact with air traffic control, as efforts continue to locate the missing crew members. According to the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), more debris and parts of the crashed aircraft were retrieved during ongoing search operations.
Wreckage Handed Over to Investigators
A PAA spokesperson said the recovered wreckage has been handed over to the Bureau of Aircraft Safety Investigation (BASI) to assist in the official probe into the crash. The spokesperson said the Pakistan Navy and the Maritime Security Agency are jointly leading the search and rescue operation, deploying both air and maritime assets in an effort to locate the five crew members who remain missing.
Details of the Crash
The K2 Airways cargo aircraft was travelling from Sharjah to Karachi when it lost contact with the control tower late Thursday before crashing into the sea. Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the accident. Earlier, officials identified the crew members as Captain Muhammad Rizwan, First Officer Faisal Mahmood, Loadmaster Muhammad Toufiq Khan, Engineer Arif Siddiqui, and Muhammad Hamid.
Family Updates
Speaking to the media, the son of Engineer Arif Siddiqui said his father was employed by Northern Tec. He said the company's management had remained in contact with the family since the incident, while officials from the Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Navy were also providing updates. According to the family, Engineer Arif Siddiqui is survived by his wife, five sons and three daughters.
Search Operations Continue
Authorities said search operations will continue until all missing crew members are accounted for, while investigators examine the recovered wreckage to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
