Saudi Plane Carrying 276 Passengers Catches Fire While Landing at Peshawar Airport: Watch
A Saudi Arabian Airlines aircraft caught fire while landing at Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar, Pakistan, on Thursday. Flight SV-792, en route from Riyadh, carried 297 people on board, including 276 passengers and 21 crew members. Summarized Insights: • Fire on landing gear • Safe evacuation • Emergency protocols activated • Investigation underway Saudi Arabian Airlines issued a statement confirming that all passengers were safely evacuated via inflatable emergency slides, with no injuries reported. The quick and efficient response by the flight crew ensured the safety of everyone on board. The aircraft is currently undergoing a technical evaluation by specialists to assess the damage and identify any mechanical issues. According to Pakistani media, the fire broke out in the landing gear of the aircraft during landing at Peshawar Airport. The air traffic controller promptly reported the fire to authorities, activating emerg...