Q: What was Saudia Flight 163?

A: Saudia Flight 163 was a scheduled passenger flight from Karachi to Jeddah, via Riyadh.

Q: What kind of airplane was used for Saudia Flight 163?

A: The airplane used for Saudia Flight 163 was a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar.

Q: How many passengers and crew members were on-board the flight?

A: There were 287 passengers and 14 crew members on-board the flight.

Q: When did the fire on the flight occur?

A: The fire on the flight occurred seven minutes after take-off.

Q: Did the plane land safely after the fire broke out?

A: The plane made an emergency landing at Riyadh International Airport.

Q: How did the passengers and crew members die?

A: All 301 people on-board died of smoke inhalation.

Q: Was the plane salvageable or destroyed by the fire?

A: The plane was destroyed by the fire.