BASIP - 476

Serious Incident - RFC Training Flight Cessna 172 aircraft, Reg. No. AP-BJZ at Village Thikrian near Chakwal on 17-10-2025

  • Type: serious incident
  • Operator: Rawalpindi Flying Club
  • Flight no.: Training Flight
  • Registration number: AP-BJZ
  • Type of aircraft: 172
  • Date of occurrence: 17-10-2025
  • Date of uploading: 01-07-2026
  • Location: Village Thikrain, Chakwal

On 17th October 2025, the Rawalpindi Flying Club (RFC) Cessna 172 aircraft, registration AP-BJZ, departed Islamabad International Airport (OPIS) on a training flight destined for Allama Iqbal International Airport (OPLA), Lahore. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot experienced a partial loss of engine power and requested a lower altitude before declaring an emergency. The aircraft landed safely; however, it sustained damage to the lower aft fuselage and tail cone area during the occurrence. No injuries were reported.

BASIP - 476