On Thursday, July 11, a Saudia Airlines flight carrying 296 passengers and 21 staff members caught fire upon landing at Pakistan’s Peshawar International Airport.
Several media accounts state that an issue with the landing gear caused the fire to start. There were no confirmed casualties after the crew and passengers were safely evacuated.
The fire was successfully extinguished by personnel from the Civil Aviation Authority and the fire brigade.
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The video footage of passengers disembarking the aircraft using the emergency slide has surfaced on social media.
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In a statement, Saudia Airline clarified that its aircraft, flying from Riyadh to Peshawar on flight SV792, experienced smoke emanating from one of the tyres during landing at Peshawar International Airport in Pakistan. “The aircraft was immediately stopped and the relevant authorities were notified,” read a statement from the airline.
“All guests and crew were safely evacuated through the evacuation slide. The aircraft is now undergoing technical evaluation by specialists. This includes repairs, along with comprehensive inspections and subsequent tests to ensure its safety,” it added.
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