A chartered helicopter belonging to Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) crashed shortly after takeoff near the Shewa Oil Field in North Waziristan due to a technical fault.
The helicopter was carrying three foreign Russian pilots and a crew of 14 passengers.
According to sources, the accident resulted in six fatalities and eight injuries.
Initial reports suggest that the crash was caused by engine failure, and there are no signs of sabotage.
The helicopter experienced a technical malfunction shortly after takeoff, and while attempting an emergency landing, the tail rotor collided with the ground.
Investigation into the matter is underway.
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About Mari Petroleum Company Limited:
MPCL is the operator of Waziristan block with 55 per cent working interest along with joint venture partners, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) and OPI, having 35 per cent and 10 per cent working interest, respectively.
It is the second largest producer of natural gas. It is integrated oil and gas Exploration and Production Company with around 70 per cent exploration success rate.
It operates the country’s largest gas reservoir at Mari Gas Field, Daharki, Sindh. Mari’s key customers include fertilizer manufacturers, power generation companies, gas distribution companies, and refineries.
