© Reuters
Date: | April 20, 2012 |
Location: | Islamabad, Pakistan |
Aircraft: | Boeing 737-236 |
Reg: | AP-BKC |
Airline: | Bhoja Airlines |
Flight No: | 213 |
Fatalities: | 127:127 |
While on final approach, the jetliner crashed onto farmland close to Benazir Bhutto International Airport, breaking up and catching on fire. The cause was attributed to a confused captain and a hostile cockpit atmosphere.The crew violated all established procedures in trying to circle and land in bad weather. The Captain showed signs of anxiety, preoccupation, confusion and geographical disorientation in various phases of flight especially after commencement of descent. As the aircraft got closer to the, the captain became more confused and failed to take evasive action despite 21 audible warnings from the plane's safety systems telling him he was heading for solid ground. |