What was the cause of plane crash In Nepal 2023? This aircraft crash near the city of Pokhara in central Nepal resulted in at least 68 deaths, according to a government official. This is the deadliest plane crash in Nepal in over 30 years.
The ATR 72 plane, operated by Nepal's Yeti Airlines, was carrying a total of 72 people when it crashed - four crew members and 68 passengers, as per Yeti Airlines spokesman Sudarshan Bartaula. The Nepal's civil aviation authority reported that among the passengers, 37 were men, 25 were women, 3 were children and 3 were infants.
#1. Overview of the Fatal Plane Crash in Pokhara, Nepal
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Army spokesman Krishna Prasad Bhandari stated that the search efforts were halted after dark and will be resumed the following morning. Before that, hundreds of first responders were still working to find the remaining four individuals, Bhandari added.
According to data from the Aviation Safety Network, the crash on Sunday was the third-deadliest in Nepal's history. The only incidents that resulted in more deaths took place in July and September of 1992. These crashes, which were caused by aircraft operated by Thai Airways and Pakistan International Airlines, resulted in 113 and 167 fatalities respectively. The Nepal's civil aviation authority reported that out of the 72 people on board the plane. As well as, 53 were Nepali passengers and 4 were Nepali crew members. Among the other 19 passengers, 15 were foreign nationals, 5 of them were Indian, 4 Russian, 2 Korean. Besides, the remaining were individual citizens of Australia, Argentina, France and Ireland.
According to The Rising Nepal, the state media of Nepal, the aircraft was flying from Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal to Pokhara, the country's second most populous city and a gateway to the Himalayas. Pokhara is located approximately 129 kilometers (80 miles) west of Kathmandu. According to a statement from the civil aviation authorities, the last contact with the aircraft was made at Pokhara airport at around 10:50 a.m. local time. This was 18 minutes after its takeoff. The plane then crashed in the nearby Seti River Gorge. The Nepal Army and various police departments have been deployed to the crash site. Besides, they currently conducting a rescue operation.
#2. The ATR 72 Plane and its Involvement in Past Incidents
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A committee comprising of five members has been set up to investigate the cause of the crash. According to Nepal's deputy prime minister and government spokesperson Bishnu Paudel, the committee must present the report to the government within 45 days.
Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal said he was "deeply saddened by the sad and tragic accident."
Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Nepal's Prime Minister, urged security personnel, all agencies of the Nepal government and the general public to start an effective rescue operation through his tweet. "I sincerely appeal to the security personnel, all agencies of the Nepal government and the general public to start an effective rescue."
#3. Government and Public Response to the Tragedy
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The Prime Minister's spokesman announced. Monday was declared as a public holiday to pay respects to the victims of the crash. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin both expressed their condolences. In addition, Australia's ambassador to Nepal, following the tragic accident. In mourning for the victims of the crash, Nepal's Yeti Airlines announced that it will be canceling all regular flights on Monday, January 16.
Nepal, a Himalayan country that is home to eight of the world's 14 highest mountains including Mount Everest, has a history of air accidents. The country's unpredictable weather and the location of its airstrips. These are typically situated in difficult to reach mountainous areas. This can contribute to these incidents. According to the Aviation Safety Network database, a Tara Air flight that carried 22 people had crashed into a Himalayan mountain at an altitude of about 14,500 feet in May. This was the 19th plane crash in Nepal in the last 10 years and the 10th fatal one during the same period.
An ATR 72-500, a twin-prop turbojet commonly used by low-cost carriers in the Asia-Pacific region, caused the crash on Sunday. ATR, a joint partnership between Airbus and Leonardo, has a good reputation for their aircrafts. Despite this, ATR aircrafts have been involved in previous crashes. The now-defunct Taiwanese airline Transasia operated two ATR 72s that caused fatal crashes in July 2014 and February 2015. This prompted Taiwanese authorities to temporarily ground all registered ATR 72s on the island after the second crash. This prompted Taiwanese authorities to temporarily ground all ATR 72s registered in the island after the second crash.
#4. ATR's Support for the Investigation and Affected Individuals
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The Aviation Safety Network reported that the various models of ATR 72 caused 11 fatal incidents. Before, the crash that occurred on Sunday in Nepal.
ATR informed in a statement on Sunday. In a statement, ATR expressed their concern for those affected by the accident. "Our first thoughts are with all the individuals affected by this." The statement also added. "ATR specialists are fully engaged to support both the investigation and the customer."
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