Islamabad – Gilgit

On July 20, 2019 at 08:15 AM, Islamabad – Gilgit experienced a crash involving ATR42-500, operated by Pakistan International Airlines - PIA, with the event recorded near Gilgit Gilgit–Baltistan (<U+06AF><U+0644><U+06AF><U+062A> – <U+0628><U+0644><U+062A><U+0633><U+062A><U+0627><U+0646>).

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

53 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 53 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 48, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

Following an uneventful flight from Islamabad, the crew was cleared to land on runway 25 at Gilgit Airport. After touchdown, the crew initiated the braking procedure but the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, lost its right main gear and came to rest 12 metres further in a grassy area. All 53 occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration AP-BHP, MSN 665, year of manufacture 2007.