Rain havoc grounds light aircraft in Karachi
PCAA informed PPRA that there were serious anomalies in the examination system of pilots, pointed out in July last year by a high-level inquiry. PHOTO: FILE
Monsoon rains and associated gusty winds forced authorities at Jinnah International Airport on Saturday to ground small training aircraft as a precaution, while weather-related incidents raised fresh concerns over aviation safety at one of the country's busiest terminals.
According to sources, light-weight aircraft such as Cessna and Piper models were ordered to halt flight operations due to reduced visibility and unstable wind conditions around Karachi airport and its surroundings.
The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) directed that all single-engine planes be grounded as a safety measure.