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December 11 , 2016
PIA aircraft's engine catches fire in Multan
MULTAN: An engine of a Pakistan International Airlines aircraft caught fire on Sunday, only four days after the tragic incident of flight PK-661 air crash.
According to details, the aircraft was stopped at the runway before it could take off. The flight PK-581 was on its way to Karachi when its engine caught on fire.
It should be borne in mind that PIA sources had denied allegations that the aircraft of flight PK-661 had crashed due to its engine catching fire.
According to airport sources, the pilot immediately informed the tower about the engine of the aircraft catching fire. The pilot stopped the aircraft from taking flight within a few moments before take off.
Courtesy www.thenews.com.pk