गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Crashed aircraft had taken permission to land Nepal Crashed aircraft had taken permission to land KathmanduPati January 15, 2023 KATHMANDU – The aircraft of Yeti Airlines that crashed in Pokhara today had taken permission for landing, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). The aircraft had taken off at 10:33 am from the Tribhuvan International Airport and had taken permission to land, said the CAAN information officer Gyanendra Bhul. “There was no weather issue. The accident took place due to technical problem with the aircraft according to the preliminary information. We have received information that aircraft caught a fire in the sky,” he said. There were 68 passengers (60 Nepali nationals, and eight foreign ones) and four crew members including Captains Kamal KC and Anju Khatiwada onboard the aircraft. The passengers included 62 adults, three children and three incapacitated people. Comments 0 Share your view on this story. Please keep it civil and respectful. No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts. Leave a comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Comments appear after moderation.CommentName * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ Write your comments RELATED NEWS PM Shah urges unity during Nepal Sambat Janakpur face crucial playoff test against Sudurpaschim Nepal urges greater climate finance for mountains Nepal opens COP31 pavilion, flags Himalayan risks Yuvraj Samra’s century powers Pokhara to 217/3 President Paudel highlights Tihar’s message of unity Top Headlines PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too3 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief4 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?5 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative6 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward7 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns8 TRENDING What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Public Relations for a Soldier Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities Why Are Boys Unexpressive?
