Piper PA-34-220T accident near Karachi, Pk, October 20, 2011
On October 20, 2011 at about 11:38 am local time, a Piper PA-34-220T, registered APBDK, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (cruise) near Karachi. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. No one was hurt; 3 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- October 20, 2011 · about 11:38 am local time
- Place
- Karachi, Pakistan · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 3 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-34-220T · all PA-34-220Ts on the register
- Registration
- APBDK · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On October 20, 2011, at 1138 local time, a Piper PA-34-220T, Pakistan registry AP-BDK, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a dual engine failure while in cruise flight. The aircraft was operated by M/S Schon Air Limited of Karachi, Pakistan, under the pertinent provisions of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Regulations. The aircraft incurred substantial damage, however, the two pilots and one passenger were not injured. The accident is under the jurisdiction of and is being investigated by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority. The information contained herein has been provided by the Pakistan CAA. For further information, contact: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority Terminal 1, JIAP Karachi, Pakistan Telephone 0092 21 9924 2772 9907 2641 psib@caapakistan.com.pk
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during enroute (cruise) defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
- Operator: M/S Schon Air Limited
The flight
- Departed from: Unknown
- Destination: Unknown
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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