Over a hundred passengers aboard a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight had a narrow escape after their aircraft landed without one of its rear wheels at Lahore airport. The shocking discovery was made only after the PK 306 flight from Karachi touched down safely on Thursday morning. Upon landing, ground staff noticed that a wheel was missing from the plane’s rear landing gear. While the passengers were left shaken by the incident, PIA authorities assured everyone that safety protocols were followed and no one was harmed during the emergency landing.

The Civil Aviation Authority has launched a high-level investigation into how the wheel went missing mid-air. Reports suggest that a bolt may have come loose during the flight, causing the wheel to detach. However, suspicions of possible theft have also emerged, given Pakistan Airways’ ongoing financial struggles. The national carrier has been grappling with severe monetary challenges, leading to reduced operations, deferred maintenance, and delayed employee salaries. As discussions unfold online, many netizens are highlighting how this bizarre incident reflects the dire economic state of the country. Despite the scare, the safe landing is being hailed as nothing short of miraculous.