Saudi Gazette report

JEDDAH — A Saudi Arabian Airlines aircraft caught fire while landing at Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar, Pakistan, on Thursday. Flight SV-792 was en route from Riyadh with 297 people on board.

Saudi Arabian Airlines issued a statement confirming that all passengers were safely evacuated via inflatable emergency slides with no injuries reported. The aircraft is currently undergoing technical evaluation by specialists.

According to Pakistani media, the fire broke out in the landing gear of the aircraft during landing at Peshawar Airport. The air traffic controller reported the fire to authorities, activating emergency protocols. Consequently, 276 passengers and 21 crew members were immediately evacuated.

Upon landing, firefighting teams responded promptly and extinguished the flames. Airport authorities and aviation experts are conducting investigations to determine the exact cause of the incident.