Preliminary investigation report of PIA plane crash blames plane's captain, crew members and Air Traffic Controller for crash.

ISLAMABAD -- Federal Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan on Monday has presented the preliminary investigation report on the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-8303 crash in Karachi to Prime Minister Imran Khan.

During the meeting, the minister has briefed the premier about the incident, saying CCTV footage showed that the ill-fated plane hit the runway after which, the pilot chose to go around (re-take off). Evidence of damages caused to both engines of the plane due to failed landing was also found, he told.

According to the report, the plane was fit for take-off and its landing gears were also working properly. The captain and first officer of the aircraft were well experienced and the weather at that time was also suitable for flying.

The preliminary investigation report has further blamed plane's captain, crew members and the Air Traffic Controller (ATC) for the crash, while PIA and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have also been held responsible because of their inaccuracies in preventing such accidents.

The airport administration had told that the plane was flying at high altitude at the time of landing, the report revealed.

The inquiry report was prepared while keeping in view the investigation record, statements of staff and Airbus team's report. Data flight recorders, cockpit voice recorders and flight records obtained from air traffic control are also part of the report.

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