Four workers on the ground were killed in the crash . The pilot probably saved lives by flying the plane to a less crowded area , an official says . The plane struck buildings under construction in an area housing Pakistani naval bases . The plane crashed early Sunday in the southern port city , killing eight Russian nationals on board and sending flames shooting through the sky , a Pakistani official said . All 8 killed onboard were Russian crew members of the Sudan - based aircraft .
Four workers on the ground were killed in the crash . The pilot probably saved lives by flying the plane to a less crowded area , an official says . The plane struck buildings under construction in an area housing Pakistani naval bases . All 8 killed onboard were Russian crew members of the Sudan - based aircraft .