PIA tragedy (1).

Byline: Syed Anwar Mahmood - Islamabad

MY heart goes out to the families who lost their loved ones in the recent PIA plane crash. An investigation has already begun and we should have initial findings soon. I have 37 years of flying experience with different airlines of international repute. I was also a flight instructor and a CAA Pakistan flight inspector. I have the following suggestions for the authorities.

There have been 18 air crashes in Pakistan since 1965. Why such a large number, and who is responsible? Usually human error, birds and some technical fault are blamed. Unfortunately the most important player, the regulators, which in this case happens to be the Civil Aviation Authority are not thoroughly probed.

The CAA of Pakistan not only regulates the aviation sector but...

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