Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 8 June 2014
Aircraft Type: Boeing 747-367
Owner/operator: Pakistan International Airlines – PIA
Registration Number: AP-BFV
Location: Karachi-Jinnah International Airport (KHI) –
ÿ Pakistan
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Boeing 747-367 AP-BFV fuselageBoeing 747-367 AP-BFV fuselage
Category: Unlawful Interference
On June 8, 2014, militants attacked Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan, utilizing automatic weapons, a rocket launcher, suicide vests, and grenades. A Boeing 747-367 AP-BFV was severely damaged, including puncturing the upper deck fuselage, despite being planned for retirement.On June 8, 2014, militants attacked Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan, utilizing automatic weapons, a rocket launcher, suicide vests, and grenades. A Boeing 747-367 AP-BFV was severely damaged, including puncturing the upper deck fuselage, despite being planned for retirement.
Description
On 8 June 2014 at 23:10 hours, ten militants armed with automatic weapons, a rocket launcher, suicide vests, and grenades attacked Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan. Several aircraft were damaged in the attack. Boeing 747-367 AP-BFV was damaged by gunfire and shrapnel, puncturing the upper deck fuselage area. The aircraft, which was planned to be retired after the hajj season, was deemed damaged beyond economical repair.
Source of Information
https://historyofpia.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=22398&start=45https://historyofpia.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=22398&start=45Primary Cause
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