ATR aircraft skids off the runway at Gilgit Airport

Author: Web Desk

GILGIT: A  Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)  plane skidded off the runway at the Gilgit Airport on Saturday.

According to reports, no injuries were reported from the incident.

The PIA authorities have taken notice of the incident and ordered an inquiry.

According to a private source, the investigators have recorded the statements of pilot Maryam and her co-pilot Waqas.

Both the pilots have been grounded until the investigations are completed, the TV channel reported.

The ATR aircraft was landing at the Gilgit Airport when it skidded off the runway.

It has been reported that flight has now left for Islamabad.

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