K2: families demand deep-sea search

The families of the five crew members who perished in the K2 Airways Flight KTA1732 crash on July 7 are urgently demanding deep-sea search operations, the recovery of the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder, and transparency in the ongoing investigation. At a press conference, Yashib Ali Rizwan, son of the deceased Captain Rizwan Asad, and other bereaved relatives expressed their concern over K2 Airways' CEO's lack of meaningful engagement and communication.

They highlighted the prolonged uncertainty surrounding the recovery process, pending official formalities, technical queries about the aircraft, and efforts to preserve and examine critical evidence. The families insisted that the deep-sea search be given the highest priority to recover the FDR, CVR (black box), and other vital evidence.

They also requested examination of the aircraft's navigational systems, navigational history, technical and maintenance records, previous navigation and dispatch issues, and flight operation records. Full cooperation from the CEO was sought, urging the government and authorities to take lawful steps to secure his presence in Pakistan for the investigation.

The families requested the appointment of a senior state-level representative or focal point to coordinate with the bereaved families, resolve pending official, administrative, and procedural formalities, and examine the aircraft and crew insurance arrangements. They emphasized that their requests do not attribute responsibility or causation to K2 Airways, its management, or any individual, company, or organization.

Their sole objective is to ensure a complete, independent, and evidence-based investigation into the circumstances surrounding the flight, a matter that extends far beyond the five affected families.