ATR 42-500 is one of the most recent versions of ATR aircraft. Its first delivery was made in 1995 while the flight in question, PK661 with Registration AP-BHO, was delivered to PIA in May 2007.
ATR 42-500 comes with six-bladed propellers powered by PW127E engines rated at 2,400 shp (1,800 kW) for improved hot and high performance and increased cruise speed.
ATR 42-500 comes with six-bladed propellers powered by PW127E engines rated at 2,400 shp (1,800 kW) for improved hot and high performance and increased cruise speed.
ATR 42-500 engines are certified to be safe, strong and solid performer in a variety of conditions.
It had flown 18,740 hours before it crashed yesterday.
Crashed aircraft details are as following:
Aircraft Type: ATR 42-500
Manufacturer: ATR
Registration: AP-BHO
Certificate of Registration Number: 751
Registration Date: May 18, 2007
Operator/Owner: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
Construction Number: 663
Year Built: 2007
First Flight: May 3, 2007
Test Flight Registration: F-WWLU
Delivery Date: May 14, 2007
Aircraft Name: Hasanabdal
It must be noted that complete details about the PK661 crash, with an authoritative conclusion is only possible after decoding more info from FDR, Cockpit Voice Recorders and other flight data recorders.
A conclusive investigation and reasons must be determined that brought down the PK661. This is not important for PIA only but for ATR as well, to avoid any future accidents.
It must be mentioned here that there are over 1,500 ATRs in service today — with almost similar specs — and a only a conclusive investigation will ensure safe travel on ATRs in the future.
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