Re: PIA plane crash - Junaid Jamshed among dead
Regardless of how old this plane was, ATR does not have a strong engine (cf. Fokker which has been grounded).
737 is a good option for such difficult mountainous terrains and weather conditions.
They say landing is the most tricky or challenging part for a pilot.
It seems that the hilly surroundings of Islamabad pose a special challenge for most pilots esp. at landing. It could just be mere coincidence but most of these air crashes over the past decade or so (Air Blue, Shaheen which I believe is run by PAF, ATR) have happened during the final approach to Islamabad airport (within last few miles). So near yet so far…very sad.