A K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 cargo aircraft disappeared over the Arabian Sea after reporting a technical issue while flying to Karachi. Five crew members were on board.
Search and rescue operations are underway, but Pakistani authorities have not confirmed a crash.
Flight tracking data shows a rapid descent before contact was lost, though the cause remains under investigation.
A K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 freighter has gone missing over the Arabian Sea after reporting a navigational system malfunction while operating a cargo flight from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in the United Arab Emirates to Jinnah International Airport (KHI) in Karachi, Pakistan. Pakistani authorities have launched a coordinated search and rescue operation after the aircraft disappeared from radar late Tuesday evening. As of publication, officials have not confirmed that the aircraft has crashed, and the operation remains focused on locating the missing aircraft and its five crew members.
The aircraft, operating as K2 Airways Flight KTA1732, reportedly experienced a technical issue shortly before contact was lost. Flight tracking data and statements from aviation authorities indicate the Boeing 737 entered a rapid descent and made a sharp change in heading before disappearing from both radar and radio communications approximately 155 nautical miles (287 kilometers) west of Karachi. While the aircraft’s final moments have fueled speculation of a possible accident, investigators have cautioned that no official determination has been made.
Aircraft Vanished Minutes After Reporting Technical Issue
According to the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), the crew reported a navigational system problem to the Karachi Area Control Centre at approximately 9:18 PM Pakistan Standard Time. Air traffic controllers immediately began providing navigational assistance as the aircraft continued toward Karachi. Within about three minutes, radar data showed the Boeing 737 descending rapidly while simultaneously making a significant heading change. Contact with the aircraft was then lost, prompting the activation of the country’s Rescue Coordination Centre and the launch of a multi-agency search operation over the Arabian Sea. Authorities said five crew members were aboard the cargo aircraft.
Public flight tracking data shows the aircraft, registered AP-BOI, transmitting ADS-B data until shortly before it disappeared. The tracking information is consistent with a major in-flight event, but officials have not confirmed a crash. Aviation analysts note that flight tracking data alone cannot establish the cause of an incident and must be supported by official investigative findings.
Pakistani authorities have mobilized naval, military, and civilian assets to search the area where radar contact was lost. The operation involves coordination between the Pakistan Airports Authority, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force, and maritime agencies tasked with locating the missing aircraft and its crew.
Local media reports indicate naval vessels and surveillance aircraft have been dispatched to the search zone in the Arabian Sea. Officials have not released any information indicating that wreckage, emergency locator signals, or survivors have been found. The search area remains challenging due to the aircraft’s last reported position over open water. Although several media outlets have published reports suggesting the aircraft may have crashed into the sea, those claims have not been officially confirmed by the Pakistan Airports Authority. Aviation authorities continue to describe the aircraft as missing while search and rescue efforts remain active.
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