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The Shocking Tale of Aviation Safety Failure: Pakistan International Airlines Flight 8303

Introduction: Unraveling the Circumstances of a Modern Tragedy

On May 22, 2020, Pakistan International Airlines Flight 8303 was scheduled for a routine domestic flight from Lahore to Karachi. At a time when the world was grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic, this flight was one of the few still in operation. What transpired during this flight would lead to one of the most shocking accidents in recent aviation history, leaving many to question the core of aviation safety and the individual responsibilities of pilots.

The Setting: A Perfect Storm of Circumstances