A Saudi Arabian Airlines aircraft encountered a fire while landing at Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar, Pakistan, on Thursday. Flight SV-792, traveling from Riyadh with 297 people on board, experienced the incident.
Saudi Arabian Airlines confirmed that all passengers were safely evacuated via inflatable emergency slides, with no injuries reported. Specialists are currently conducting a technical evaluation of the aircraft.
Pakistani media reported that the fire originated in the landing gear during the landing process at Peshawar Airport. The air traffic controller alerted authorities, triggering emergency protocols. Consequently, 276 passengers and 21 crew members were immediately evacuated.
Firefighting teams responded promptly upon landing and extinguished the flames. Airport authorities and aviation experts are investigating the exact cause of the incident.
