PIA Flight 631
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| Occurrence summary | |
|---|---|
| Date | 8 December 1972 |
| Summary | CFIT |
| Site | near Maidan, Pakistan |
| Passengers | 22 |
| Crew | 4 |
| Fatalities | 26 (all) |
| Survivors | 0 |
| Aircraft type | Fokker F-27 Friendship |
| Operator | Pakistan International Airlines |
| Registration | AP-AUS |
| Flight origin | Gilgit Airport |
| Destination | Rawalpindi International Airport |
On 8 December 1972, Pakistan International Airlines Flight 631 crashed during rainy conditions while en route from Gilgit Airport to Rawalpindi International Airport in Pakistan. The Fokker F-27, registration AP-AUS, had 22 passengers and four crew on board. The aircraft struck a hill near the town of Maidan, Pakistan. The aircraft broke into three parts and the wings and engine caught fire. All 26 people on board were killed.[1]
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