International Search Team Expected to Assist in K2 Airways Cargo Plane Recovery Operation
An international deep-sea recovery team is expected to arrive in Pakistan by mid-to-late August to assist in the search for the wreckage of the K2 Airways cargo aircraft that crashed into the Arabian Sea off the coast of Ormara, Balochistan, earlier this month.
Authorities believe the aircraft came to rest at a depth of approximately 3,000 meters, making the recovery operation technically challenging.
Advanced Equipment Planned for Search Mission
According to officials familiar with the operation, the international team is expected to deploy specialized deep-sea recovery equipment, including:
- Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs)
- Diving support systems
- Heavy-lift recovery equipment
- Specialized deep-sea recovery personnel
The operation is expected to focus on locating and recovering the aircraft’s main wreckage, including the fuselage, engines, and the flight data recorder, commonly known as the black box.
Search for Flight Recorder Continues
Officials said efforts to locate the aircraft’s flight recorder remain ongoing.
Search teams are working against time, as the underwater locator beacon attached to the black box typically operates for a limited period after an accident. Authorities have not reported detecting a signal so far.
Investigators say recovering the flight recorder would be an important step in determining the circumstances surrounding the crash.
International Coordination
Sources said the aircraft manufacturer and the insurer are also cooperating with the investigation and recovery efforts.
The cargo aircraft was reportedly registered in Ireland and operated under a dry lease agreement by Pakistani stakeholders. Under this type of leasing arrangement, the aircraft is leased without flight crew, while ownership remains with the registered lessor.
Officials noted that the aircraft’s registration may influence insurance and investigative procedures under applicable international aviation regulations.
Investigation Ongoing
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident while preparations for the deep-sea recovery mission move forward.
Officials say the international operation is expected to provide technical expertise and specialized equipment that can assist in locating the wreckage and supporting the ongoing investigation.
