Sharjah-Karachi Cargo flight disappears

A cargo aircraft traveling from Sharjah to Karachi has reportedly disappeared from radar over the Gulf, approximately 155 nautical miles west of Karachi.

A cargo aircraft traveling from Sharjah to Karachi has reportedly disappeared from radar over the Gulf, approximately 155 nautical miles west of Karachi. Authorities are awaiting further details regarding the incident, while an investigation is expected to determine the cause.

According to initial reports, the cargo aircraft belonged to K2 Airways and was operating flight number KTA-1732 from Sharjah to Karachi. Sources said the aircraft was a Boeing 737-400 (Boeing 734) and was registered as AP-BQI.

Sources reported that the aircraft informed air traffic control (ATC) about a navigation issue during the flight. The pilot requested a heading from ATC, after which the aircraft was instructed to maintain its current direction.

Initial information suggests that the aircraft suddenly turned toward the right and began losing altitude rapidly. Reports indicate that the aircraft’s descent rate reached approximately 15,000 feet per minute. Despite several attempts by air traffic controllers to contact the aircraft, no response was received from the crew.

The aircraft later disappeared from radar while it was flying over the Gulf area, around 155 nautical miles west of Karachi and approximately 300 kilometers away from the city.

Aviation authorities are expected to begin a detailed investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Investigators will examine flight data, communication records, weather conditions, technical systems, and other relevant factors to identify what led to the aircraft’s disappearance.

The incident has raised concerns among aviation officials, who are closely monitoring the situation. Further updates are expected once authorities complete initial assessments and gather more information about the aircraft and its crew.

Cargo flights play a crucial role in regional trade and logistics, transporting goods between countries. Aviation experts say that any incident involving a commercial cargo aircraft requires a careful investigation to establish the exact cause and prevent similar events in the future.

Officials have not yet released details about the number of crew members onboard or confirmed whether any emergency response operation has been launched. Authorities are expected to provide more information as verification and rescue-related efforts progress.