ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (KUNA) -- A small passenger plane Friday morning crashed in southern Karachi port city of Pakistan after developing some technical fault, killing all passengers and crew members on board, said officials.
A small passenger plane of a local private company was flying to Bhatt Shah oil field when it developed some technical problems, immediately after take-off, said Lieutenant Colonel Noor Alam, in charge of rescue operation at the Karachi airport.
Briefing newsmen, he said the pilot tried to fly back to the runway but the plane crashed in the nearby fields. He added that all persons on board, including the crew members, were killed in the accident.
All dead bodies have been charred beyond recognition, he added.
However, an official of the Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA) told KUNA 17 passengers and four crew members were on board. (end) amn.rk KUNA 050908 Nov 10NNNN