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- At least 68 people were killed when a Yeti Airlines plane crashed while landing at Pokhara in January last year. It was the country's deadliest air disaster since 1992, when 167 people on a Pakistan International Airlines plane were killed in a crash near Kathmandu's Airport.
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1 day ago · That accident was Nepal’s deadliest since 1992, when all 167 people aboard a Pakistan International Airlines plane died when it crashed on approach to Kathmandu airport.
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Jan 23, 2023 · It was Nepal’s deadliest air crash since 1992, the Aviation Safety Network database showed, when a Pakistan International Airlines Airbus A300 crashed into a hillside upon approach to...
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The ATR 72 aircraft operated by Yeti Airlines was travelling to Pokhara from the capital, Kathmandu, on a scheduled 27-minute flight.It crashed minutes before landing at Pokhara International Airport, inaugurated just two weeks ago.Pokhara, some 200km (125 miles) west of Kathmandu, is a bustling tourist town and gateway to the scenic Annapurna mountain range.A dramatic video shot on a phone from the ground showed the last moments before the plane plunged into a gorge about 1.6km (a mile) from the new airport.The aircraft was carrying 72 people, including four crew members.The people on board included 57 Nepalis, five Indians, four Russians, two South Koreans and one person each from Argentina, Ireland, Australia and France.With 69 people confirmed dead, the fate of three others still remains unknown, but local officials do not expect to find any survivors.The reason for the crash remains unclear so far.It happened amid mild and non-windy weather.Rescuers and searchers have retrieved both the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder from the plane.Both devices were in good shape and will be sent for analysis based on the recommendation of the manufacturer, officials said.Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal called an emergency cabinet meeting following the crash.“The incident was tragic. The full force of the Nepali army, police has been deployed for rescue,” Dahal said.The government has also formed an investigation panel and announced a day of national mourning on Monday.Meanwhile, South Korea’s foreign ministry said it was still trying to confirm the fate of two South Korean passengers and has sent staff to the scene.- 2 min
Jan 15, 2023 · It was Nepal's deadliest air crash since 1992, the Aviation Safety Network database showed, when a Pakistan International Airlines Airbus A300 crashed into a hillside upon approach to...
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It was the deadliest air crash in Nepal since 1992, when all 167 people aboard a Pakistan International Airlines plane died when it crashed on approach to Kathmandu Airport.
Jan 15, 2023 · It will be Nepal’s deadliest crash since 1992, when all 167 people aboard a Pakistan International Airlines plane died when it plowed into a hill as it tried to land in Kathmandu. Last year, 22...
Jan 15, 2023 · Sunday's crash is Nepal’s deadliest since 1992, when all 167 people aboard a Pakistan International Airlines plane were killed when it plowed into a hill as it tried to land in Kathmandu.
