PIA plane skids off runway during landing at Islamabad airport

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A Pakistan International (PIA) aircraft veered off the runway at Islamabad airport as it attempted to land back following a technical fault.

“Due to technical issues, a PIA aircraft landed back at Islamabad airport and veered off the runway. Aircraft & all passengers are safe,” PIA spokesperson Danyal Gilani tweeted.

The A-320 aircraft, bearing flight number PK-451, was bound for Skardu from Islamabad. “PIA aircraft, PK-451, developed hydraulics problems due to which the aircraft had to land back at Islamabad airport,” PIA spokesperson said.

The airlines said all the passengers and crew members had disembarked safely from the aircraft. “An inquiry into the incident is underway,” the spokesperson added.