60 of the Nepal plane crash victims handed over to relatives
2 years, 2 months ago

60 of the Nepal plane crash victims handed over to relatives

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Authorities in Nepal have handed to relatives the bodies of 60 of the 72 people killed in a plane crash last week, the airline said. Aviation safety experts have said the absence reflects the poor air safety record in Nepal, where mountainous terrain and the resulting variable weather conditions make flying conditions difficult. The crash is Nepal’s deadliest since 1992, when a Pakistan International Airlines plane plowed into a hill as it tried to land in Kathmandu, killing all 167 people on board.

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95 killed in Tibet-Nepal border earthquake, rescuers hunt for survivors after 7.1 tremors hit Himalayas
2 months, 2 weeks ago

95 killed in Tibet-Nepal border earthquake, rescuers hunt for survivors after 7.1 tremors hit Himalayas

Firstpost  

Rescuers battle in freezing temperatures to save people affected after a powerful earthquake of 7.1 magnitude struck near the Nepal-Tibet border on Tuesday morning Houses completely damaged in Shigatse, southwestern China's Tibet region, after an earthquake hit the area. At least 95 people were killed, over 130 others were injured after a powerful earthquake of 7.1 magnitude struck near the …

South Korea plane crash is the deadliest in a year marked by several fatal aviation accidents
2 months, 3 weeks ago

South Korea plane crash is the deadliest in a year marked by several fatal aviation accidents

Associated Press  

South Korea’s worst aviation disaster in decades also was the year’s deadliest plane crash worldwide, and time is running out on 2024. A Boeing 737-800 plane operated by South Korean budget airline Jeju Air came down with its front landing gear closed and struck a concrete fence Sunday at Muan International Airport in southern South Korea, killing 179 people. June …

Nepal crash kills 27 people and injures 16 after bus carrying Indian tourists plunges into river
7 months ago

Nepal crash kills 27 people and injures 16 after bus carrying Indian tourists plunges into river

ABC  

A bus carrying Indian tourists has crashed into a rain-swollen river in neighbouring in Nepal on Friday, killing 27 people and injuring 16. The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu said the bus fell about 150 metres from the highway, and they were coordinating with local authorities undertaking relief and rescue operations. Police and army rescuers helped pull people from the wreckage …

5 killed in helicopter crash in mountains northwest of Kathmandu
7 months, 2 weeks ago

5 killed in helicopter crash in mountains northwest of Kathmandu

Deccan Chronicle  

All five people on board a helicopter were killed when it crashed Wednesday in the mountains just northwest of Nepal's capital, authorities said.The bodies of four men and a woman were pulled from the wreckage, said Krishna Prasad Humagai, the government administrator of Nuwakot district.Police and army rescuers reached the area and two rescue helicopters were also sent to assist …

5 Killed in Helicopter Crash in Mountains Northwest of Nepal's Capital
7 months, 2 weeks ago

5 Killed in Helicopter Crash in Mountains Northwest of Nepal's Capital

News 18  

All five people on board a helicopter were killed when it crashed Wednesday in the mountains just northwest of Nepal’s capital, authorities said. The helicopter, an Eurocopter AS350 belonging to Nepal-based Air Dynasty, had lost contact with the tower just three minutes after takeoff, according to a statement from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. The crash came two weeks …

5 people killed in a helicopter crash in the mountains northwest of Nepal's capital
7 months, 2 weeks ago

5 people killed in a helicopter crash in the mountains northwest of Nepal's capital

Deccan Chronicle  

KATHMANDU, Nepal: All five people on board a helicopter were killed when it crashed Wednesday in the mountains just northwest of Nepal’s capital, authorities said. The helicopter, an Eurocopter AS350 belonging to Nepal-based Air Dynasty, had lost contact with the tower just three minutes after takeoff, according to a statement from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. The crash came …

5 people killed in a helicopter crash in the mountains northwest of Nepal's capital
7 months, 2 weeks ago

5 people killed in a helicopter crash in the mountains northwest of Nepal's capital

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy All five people on board …

Nepal sets up 5-member panel to probe plane crash that killed 18 in Kathmandu | Latest updates
8 months ago

Nepal sets up 5-member panel to probe plane crash that killed 18 in Kathmandu | Latest updates

Hindustan Times  

The Nepal government formed a committee on Wednesday to investigate the plane crash at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, which resulted in 18 deaths. Fire services and Nepal Police personnel at the Tribhuvan International Airport where a plane crashed claiming the lives of 18 people, in Kathmandu on Wednesday. Latest updates on the plane crash here - Nepali police spokesman …

Nepal plane crash: How many more before the most dangerous country for air travel starts tackling safety?
8 months ago

Nepal plane crash: How many more before the most dangerous country for air travel starts tackling safety?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The current sequence began in August 2010, when 14 people lost their lives on an Agni Air domestic flight from …

Pilot is sole survivor in Nepal plane crash that killed 18, officials say
8 months ago

Pilot is sole survivor in Nepal plane crash that killed 18, officials say

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. the aircraft veered off to the right and crashed …

Nepal plane crash: ‘Tip of wing hit…’, here’s what caused the fatal accident in Kathmandu
8 months ago

Nepal plane crash: ‘Tip of wing hit…’, here’s what caused the fatal accident in Kathmandu

Live Mint  

Nepal Plane Crash: A tragic incident unfolded in Nepal's capital Kathmandu as a domestic passenger plane belonging to Saurya Airlines crashed just after takeoff, killing 18 people. According to the Kathmandu Post, the tragic crash at Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal's capital was caused by the plane's wing tip hitting the ground during takeoff. The incident happened at 11:11 am …

Nepal plane crash news: Moment when Saurya Airlines plane crashes, catches fire
8 months ago

Nepal plane crash news: Moment when Saurya Airlines plane crashes, catches fire

Live Mint  

A chilling video of the Nepal plane crash that claimed 18 lives on Wednesday shows the fateful moments of the tragic accident at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport. Watch video: According to a press statement by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, the Saurya Airlines plane took off from Kathmandu at 11:11 AM and was heading to the resort town of …

Nepal Aircraft Crash Kills 18: A Look At Recent Tragic Aviation Accidents Across The Globe
8 months ago

Nepal Aircraft Crash Kills 18: A Look At Recent Tragic Aviation Accidents Across The Globe

News 18  

In a tragic accident, a Saurya Airlines aircraft crashed during takeoff at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport on Wednesday, killing at least 18 people. VIDEO | Rescue operations are underway after Pokhara-bound Saurya Airlines aircraft crashed during take off from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday morning. pic.twitter.com/QpLeDIyi2T— Press Trust of India July 24, 2024 Nepal witnesses about one …

Nepal: Chilling video shows the moment Saurya Airlines plane crashed at Kathmandu airport
8 months ago

Nepal: Chilling video shows the moment Saurya Airlines plane crashed at Kathmandu airport

Hindustan Times  

Saurya Airlines plane crashes in Kathmandu: A dramatic video clip capturing the exact moment when the Saurya Airlines plane crashed at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport surfaced on social media on Wednesday. The footage shows the Saurya Airlines plane, which was carrying 19 people, engulfed in flames shortly after it skidded off the runway. Watch the video here: At least 18 …

Nepal Plane Crash: Pilot Lone Survivor, 18 Killed As Flight Plummets During Take-off
8 months ago

Nepal Plane Crash: Pilot Lone Survivor, 18 Killed As Flight Plummets During Take-off

News 18  

The pilot was rescued from the burning wreckage and 18 others aboard a Saurya Airlines plane were killed when it crashed during takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Wednesday. #WATCH | Plane crashes at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal’s Kathmandu. Details awaited pic.twitter.com/tWwPOFE1qI— ANI July 24, 2024 #WATCH | Plane crashes at the Tribhuvan International Airport in …

Nepal Plane Crash: 18 Bodies Recovered From Saurya Airlines Flight Wreckage, Pilot Rescued
8 months ago

Nepal Plane Crash: 18 Bodies Recovered From Saurya Airlines Flight Wreckage, Pilot Rescued

ABP News  

Nepal Plane Crash: Nepal has been hit by another massive plane crash. A Saurya Airlines aircraft crashed on Wednesday during takeoff at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. #WATCH | Plane crashes at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal's Kathmandu Details awaited pic.twitter.com/DNXHSvZxCz — ANI July 24, 2024 The ill-fated Saurya Arlines flight 9N-AME, a Mitsubishi CRJ-200ER, was carrying a …

Nepal plane crash: 18 killed as Saurya Airlines aircraft carrying 19 people crashes in Kathmandu | Latest updates
8 months ago

Nepal plane crash: 18 killed as Saurya Airlines aircraft carrying 19 people crashes in Kathmandu | Latest updates

Hindustan Times  

Nepal plane crash updates: At least 18 people were killed after a Saurya Airlines aircraft crashed during takeoff at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal's Kathmandu on Wednesday, July 24. Army personnel and other officials stand around the debris of a Saurya Airlines plane after it crashed during takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on July 24, 2024. Nepal …

Photos: 18 people killed in a plane crash at Nepal’s Kathmandu airport
8 months ago

Photos: 18 people killed in a plane crash at Nepal’s Kathmandu airport

Al Jazeera  

Eighteen people have been killed in the crash of a regional passenger plane belonging to Nepal’s Saurya Airlines during takeoff from the capital, Kathmandu, officials say. “Shortly after takeoff … the aircraft veered off to the right and crashed on the east side of the runway,” the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal said in a statement. “Only the captain was …

18 killed as plane crashes during takeoff at Kathmandu airport. Full list of casualties
8 months ago

18 killed as plane crashes during takeoff at Kathmandu airport. Full list of casualties

India TV News  

As many as 18 passengers lost their lives after a private airline's Pokhara-bound plane crashed during takeoff at the Tribhuvan International Airport. The pilot of the Saurya Airlines plane, Captain Manish Ratna Shakya, survived the crash and was taken to hospital, officials said. Footage from the spot showed dramatic scenes of the plane speeding down the runway before a fire …

Plane crashes after takeoff from Nepal, killing 18; pilot survives
8 months ago

Plane crashes after takeoff from Nepal, killing 18; pilot survives

LA Times  

Nepalese army personnel sort through debris after a Saurya Airlines flight crashed after taking off from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday. All the people aboard the Saurya Airlines flight including the co-pilot were Nepalese except for one passenger, a Yemeni national, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal said. The Bombardier CRJ 200 plane was heading to Nepal’s …

Plane crash at Nepal’s Kathmandu airport kills 18; pilot only survivor
8 months ago

Plane crash at Nepal’s Kathmandu airport kills 18; pilot only survivor

Al Jazeera  

Saurya Airlines plane carrying two crew members and 17 passengers crashes shortly after takeoff and catches fire. A passenger plane has crashed and caught fire shortly after taking off from Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, killing 18 people, aviation officials say. Saurya Airlines 9N-AME crash@TIACAO2 Press Release – 2 pic.twitter.com/5LzBHpqhZI — Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal July 24, 2024 Images of the …

WATCH: Moment before Nepal plane crashed in Kathmandu airport, killing 18; pilot survives
8 months ago

WATCH: Moment before Nepal plane crashed in Kathmandu airport, killing 18; pilot survives

India TV News  

At least 18 people were killed after a small plane caught fire after skidding off the runway while taking off from Nepal's capital Kathmandu on Wednesday, media and officials said. According to the Civil Aviation Authority, the 9N-AME/CRJ 200 call sign aircraft of Saurya Air crashed at 11:11 am on Wednesday while taking off from Tribhuvan International Airport to Pokhara. …

Plane carrying 19 passengers slips on runway, crashes at Nepal Airport; 18 bodies recovered
8 months ago

Plane carrying 19 passengers slips on runway, crashes at Nepal Airport; 18 bodies recovered

India TV News  

Kathmandu; A plane with 19 people on board slipped off the runway and crashed on Wednesday while trying to take off from Kathmandu airport. The plane belonged to local Saurya Airlines, which operates domestic flights in Nepal with two Bombardier CRJ-200 regional jets, both around 20 years old, according to Flight Radar 24. Nepal has a long history of plane …

Nepal plane crash: Who is the lone survivor of Kathmandu accident that killed 18? DETAILS
8 months ago

Nepal plane crash: Who is the lone survivor of Kathmandu accident that killed 18? DETAILS

India TV News  

Kathmandu: A tragic incident occurred as a small plane caught fire after skidding off the runway at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and crashed on Wednesday while trying to takeoff, killing 18 out of 19 passengers. According to the Civil Aviation Authority, the 9N-AME/CRJ 200 call sign aircraft of Saurya Air crashed at 11:11 am on Wednesday while taking …

Pilots mistakenly cut power leading to Nepal plane crash that killed 72 people – report
1 year, 2 months ago

Pilots mistakenly cut power leading to Nepal plane crash that killed 72 people – report

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pilots mistakenly cutting power caused …

Nepal Earthquake News Live Updates Dead Toll Rescue Opration Earthquake Photos Videos
1 year, 4 months ago

Nepal Earthquake News Live Updates Dead Toll Rescue Opration Earthquake Photos Videos

ABP News  

Another earthquake of magnitude 3.6 on the Richter scale hit Nepal, day after a powerful quake of magnitude 6.4 jolted the Himalayan nation on Friday that has killed 157 people so far. According to National Centre for Seismology, the Sunday earthquake had its epicentre 169 kilometres North West of capital Kathmandu. On Friday night, Nepal was hit by the powerful …

128 people killed, 140 injured as strong earthquake jolts Nepal
1 year, 4 months ago

128 people killed, 140 injured as strong earthquake jolts Nepal

Deccan Chronicle  

Kathmandu: At least 128 people were killed and several others injured when a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake jolted western Nepal's remote mountainous region just before midnight on Friday. According to the Home Ministry, 128 people were killed and 140 others were injured in the two districts. "Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has expressed his deep sorrow over the loss of …

Nepal: Death toll jumps to 70 after strong earthquake, tremors felt in North India
1 year, 4 months ago

Nepal: Death toll jumps to 70 after strong earthquake, tremors felt in North India

Deccan Chronicle  

Kathmandu: A strong earthquake shook northwestern Nepal districts just before midnight Friday, and officials said at least 69 people were dead and dozens more injured as rescuers searched mountain villages. Nepal's National Earthquake Monitoring & Research Center said its epicentre was at Jajarkot, which is about 250 miles northeast of the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu. The quake killed at least 35 …

Earthquake in Nepal kills at least 69 people in the mountainous northwest, officials say
1 year, 4 months ago

Earthquake in Nepal kills at least 69 people in the mountainous northwest, officials say

LA Times  

A strong earthquake shook northwestern Nepal districts just before midnight Friday, and officials said at least 69 people were dead and dozens more injured as rescuers searched mountain villages. Nepal’s National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center said its epicenter was at Jajarkot, which is about 250 miles northeast of the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu. The quake killed at least 35 people …

Nepal bans ‘non-essential’ flights by helicopters after deadly crash
1 year, 8 months ago

Nepal bans ‘non-essential’ flights by helicopters after deadly crash

The Hindu  

Nepal's aviation regulator has banned helicopters from conducting "non-essential" flights, including those for sight-seeing, for two months after a deadly crash in the Everest region in which six people were killed. Five Mexican tourists and the Nepali pilot of a small helicopter operated by the private Manang Air company were killed on Tuesday when their chopper crashed while returning from …

Nepal helicopter crash: Himalayan nation is notorious for poor air safety | 5 incidents
1 year, 8 months ago

Nepal helicopter crash: Himalayan nation is notorious for poor air safety | 5 incidents

Hindustan Times  

Six people, including five Mexican tourists and a Nepali pilot, died in a helicopter crash in Nepal's Mount Everest region on Tuesday, according to aviation authorities. 2023: Yeti Airlines Crash in Pokhara - In January 2023, a tragic accident took place when a Yeti Airlines flight crashed near the central city of Pokhara. 2018: US-Bangla Airlines Crash near Kathmandu - …

Mount Everest news: Six dead as helicopter carrying foreign tourists crashes near Mount Everest in Nepal
1 year, 8 months ago

Mount Everest news: Six dead as helicopter carrying foreign tourists crashes near Mount Everest in Nepal

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A helicopter carrying Mexican tourists …

Six killed in Nepal tourist chopper crash near Mount Everest
1 year, 8 months ago

Six killed in Nepal tourist chopper crash near Mount Everest

Al Jazeera  

The chopper went missing in Solukhunvhu district, home to Mount Everest and other high mountain peaks, authorities say. Six people have been killed after a helicopter carrying foreign tourists crashed near Mount Everest in Nepal, according to officials. It had taken off at 10:04am from Surke in Solukhunvhu district, home to Mount Everest and other high mountain peaks, but lost …

Explained: Why this season has been so dangerous for Everest climbers
1 year, 9 months ago

Explained: Why this season has been so dangerous for Everest climbers

Firstpost  

A combination of extreme weather, corner-cutting on safety, and inexperienced and ‘impatient’ foreign climbers has resulted in one of the peak’s deadliest mountaineering seasons Scaling Mount Everest was never an easy task but this season has turned out to be the deadliest. “This season was very bad overall,” said expedition organiser Mingma Gyalje Sherpa, of Imagine Nepal Trek and Expedition, …

BIG Tragedy averted! Air India-Nepal Airlines planes were on collision path mid-air but.. I What happened next
2 years ago

BIG Tragedy averted! Air India-Nepal Airlines planes were on collision path mid-air but.. I What happened next

India TV News  

Air India Nepal Airlines collision averted: A major tragedy was averted on Friday when an Air India and a Nepal Airlines aircraft came close to collision mid-air but the warning systems alerted the pilots whose timely action prevented the disaster. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has suspended three employees of the air traffic controller department for "carelessness", according to …

Did Pilot Error Cause Jan 15 Nepal Plane Crash? Here's What Preliminary Probe Shows
2 years, 1 month ago

Did Pilot Error Cause Jan 15 Nepal Plane Crash? Here's What Preliminary Probe Shows

News 18  

It has been learnt from the preliminary examination that the “propeller feathering” might have been the cause of the ATR plane crash in Nepal on January 15 that killed 72 people near the Pokhara international airport. Problems of runway 12 According to Premnath Thakur, head of Tribhuvan International Airport Civil Aviation Authority, the crashed plane was supposed to land at …

Nepal aircraft that crashed had no thrust motion in engines before landing, accident panel says
2 years, 1 month ago

Nepal aircraft that crashed had no thrust motion in engines before landing, accident panel says

ABC  

A panel investigating the Yeti Airlines crash in Nepal last month, killing 71 people including an Australian, says the aircraft had "no thrust" in its engines in the final moments of its decent. Key points: The crash on January 15 in the tourist city of Pokhra killed 72 passengers and crew on board the Yeti Airlines ATR 72 Video posted …

Nepal Yeti Airlines crash: Flight data and cockpit voice recorder reveal THIS reason for deadly crash
2 years, 1 month ago

Nepal Yeti Airlines crash: Flight data and cockpit voice recorder reveal THIS reason for deadly crash

India TV News  

Nepal plane crash: The investigating committee which has been probing the crash of the ill-fated Yeti Airlines aircraft claimed that the flight had an issue with its engine. According to the latest development, the probe committee on Monday claimed that the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder of the aircraft indicate that there was a serious problem with the …

Nepal plane crash that killed 72 caused by engine failure: Initial probe report
2 years, 1 month ago

Nepal plane crash that killed 72 caused by engine failure: Initial probe report

India Today  

Results of the preliminary investigation of the fateful Nepal's Yeti Airlines plane which crashed on January 15 have been made public. In a statement from the investigation team, the research and analysis of the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder has revealed that the accident occurred due to the failure of the propellers of both engines at the time …

King says UK stands in solidarity with Nepal over ‘heart-breaking’ plane crash
2 years, 2 months ago

King says UK stands in solidarity with Nepal over ‘heart-breaking’ plane crash

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The King has sent his condolences to the President of …

Nepal plane crash: Uttar Pradesh families still waiting for bodies
2 years, 2 months ago

Nepal plane crash: Uttar Pradesh families still waiting for bodies

Live Mint  

On January 19 in the resort city of Pokhara, Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal visited with the mourning families of those who perished in the Yeti Airlines jet crash. The prime minister sent his sympathies to the families and instructed the hospital staff to hurry up the identification of the remains, make the procedure scientific and quickly return the …

Nepal plane crash: What led to killing of 72 people in one of the deadliest plane crashes in Pokhara I DETAILS
2 years, 2 months ago

Nepal plane crash: What led to killing of 72 people in one of the deadliest plane crashes in Pokhara I DETAILS

India TV News  

Nepal plane crash: The pilots of the Yeti Airlines aircraft that crashed in Nepal's resort city of Pokhara may have failed to fully deploy the wing flaps while attempting to land, leading to a "stall", a media report said on Thursday. Notably, the report came nearly four days after a Yeti Airlines aircraft crashed into a gorge near the newly-built …

Nepal’s Aviation Crisis: After Tara, Yeti Crash, Can Prachanda Govt Buckle Up?
2 years, 2 months ago

Nepal’s Aviation Crisis: After Tara, Yeti Crash, Can Prachanda Govt Buckle Up?

The Quint  

Although the Kathmandu-Pokhara route is considered relatively safer compared to many dangerous air routes in Nepal like Jomsom or Lukla, the Sunday incident has raised many questions regarding air safety in Nepal. Sudan Kirati has vowed quick action regarding the strengthening of air safety. For Prime Minister Prachanda who had to deal with this tragedy within less than a month …

Nepal plane crash: Search continues for last missing person
2 years, 2 months ago

Nepal plane crash: Search continues for last missing person

Deccan Chronicle  

Kathmandu: The search for the last missing person in the Nepal plane crash resumed on Wednesday after rescuers on Tuesday pulled out one more body from the crash site where a Yeti Airlines aircraft carrying 72 people, including five Indians, had plunged in a river gorge in the resort city of Pokhara. The search for the missing person started early …

Data | With 720 plane crash deaths in last thirty years, Nepal ranks 12 of 207 nations
2 years, 2 months ago

Data | With 720 plane crash deaths in last thirty years, Nepal ranks 12 of 207 nations

The Hindu  

At least 69 of the 72 passengers onboard Yeti Airlines flight 691 died when the plane crashed in Nepal on Sunday. The U.S. leads both the number of plane crashes and fatalities by a wide margin because air traffic in the country is far higher than in other countries. Click to subscribe to our Data newsletter Chart 3 depicts the …

Nepal plane crash: 70 bodies recovered from wreckage as black box found
2 years, 2 months ago

Nepal plane crash: 70 bodies recovered from wreckage as black box found

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nepalese authorities used drones and …

Nepal plane crash: what happened and what we know so far
2 years, 2 months ago

Nepal plane crash: what happened and what we know so far

The Hindu  

In Nepal’s deadliest aviation accident in over three decades, a domestic flight with 72 people, including five Indians, crashed into a gorge on Sunday while attempting to land at the newly opened international airport in the city of Pokhara, killing at least 71 on board. A twin-engine ATR 72-500 aircraft of Nepal’s Yeti Airlines, with registration number 9N-ANC, took off …

Explained: What caused Yeti Airlines plane to crash in Nepal?
2 years, 2 months ago

Explained: What caused Yeti Airlines plane to crash in Nepal?

Firstpost  

Bangkok: Yeti Airlines flight 691 crashed Sunday just before landing in Nepal’s tourist city of Pokhara, the gateway to a popular hiking area in the Himalayas, after a 27-minute trip from Kathmandu. Nepal plane crash near #PokharaAirport caught on camera from ground, these visuals show the plane engine caught fire 🔥, which may have been a bird hit after which …

Nepal plane crash victims include traditional folk singer, travel blogger, ballet dancer
2 years, 2 months ago

Nepal plane crash victims include traditional folk singer, travel blogger, ballet dancer

ABC  

As tributes pour in for Sydney teacher Myron Love, who died in a plane crash in Nepal on Sunday, friends and relatives of other victims from across the globe are similarly paying respects to their loved ones, including a Nepali folk singer, a Russian travel blogger and a British ballet dancer. The Twin Otter aircraft, operated by Tara Air, was …

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