Turbulence, Warnings Before Pakistan Plane Crash Killed 97; Black Box Found

Pakistan International Airlines flight crashed into a neighborhood near Karachi’s airport, killing 97 people, just two surviving passengers.
Turbulence, Warnings Before Pakistan Plane Crash Killed 97; Black Box Found
People carry the casket of the victims of Friday's plane crash for funeral prayers in Karachi, Pakistan, on May 23, 2020. Fareed Khan/AP Photo
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KARACHI, Pakistan—When the plane jolted violently, Mohammad Zubair thought it was turbulence. Then the pilot came on the intercom to warn that the landing could be “troublesome.”

Moments later, the Pakistan International Airlines flight crashed into a crowded neighborhood near Karachi’s international airport, killing 97 people, all of whom are believed to be passengers and crew members. Zubair was one of just two surviving passengers.