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In less than two years time, yet another deadly plane crash of Agni Air takes 15 lives in Nepal. The Dornier plane en route from Pokhara to Jomsom in Mustang crashed near Jomsom airport this (Monday) morning around 9:45 NST.
Two Nepali nationals Pilot Prabhu Sharan Pathak and Co-pilot JD Maharjan and thirteen Indian nationals have lost their lives in the crash. Six people including Nepali air hostess – Roshani Haiju, three Indians (one Man and two children), and Danish couple were rescued and all of them are out of danger.
The aircraft was chartered by group of Indian tourists and they were on their way to Muktinath, a sacred place in Nepal.
Reason behind the Plane Crash
High wind pressure in the region and technical errors has been one of the suggested causes in preliminary reports. The aircraft lost balance while returning back to Pokhara said Bimlesh Lal Karna, head of Nepal’s national rescue department. He added “The pilot had reported a warning light flashing in the cockpit as he descended to Jomsom and the pilot told air traffic control moments before the crash that he was diverting back to Pokhara”. Challenging topography and fast-building storms are reasons causing air crashes in the region. A further investigation has been carried on the crash.
Officials about Nepal Plane Crash
Nepalese Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai and Indian Foreign Minister SM Krishna both expressed their condolences over the deaths.
Nepali Prime Minister Dr. Baburam Bahttarai issued a Press Statement expressing deep sorrow over the death of 15 persons in the crash and wished for early recovery of those injured in the incident.
Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna said in a message “I am deeply saddened to hear about the tragic air crash that occurred earlier this morning near Jomsom airport in Nepal. I would like to convey my deep condolences to the families of all those who have lost their lives in this accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of all those who have lost their near and dear ones”.
India has also setup its helpline in Kathmandu based Indian embassy to provide information on the crash.
Jomsom Airport – World’s most dangerous Airfields
The Jomsom Airport serves as a gateway for trekkers and religious pilgrims. The Airport, at an elevation of 2,707 metres (8,880 feet), is one of the world’s most dangerous airfields due to the mountainous terrain on the approach.
3 Plane Crashes in Nepal within Two Years
Nearly two years ago in August 2010, another Agni Dornier aircraft had crashed killing 14 people. Three crew members and 11 people including four Americans, a Japanese and a British national had died in the incident.
And recently in September 2011, Buddha Air plane taking tourists on a sightseeing trip around Mount Everest crashed in September last year, killing all 19 people on board.
This is a big tragedy in Nepali Aviation Industry. Hopefully incidents as such are taken seriously by the authorities. Condolences to all the departed souls! RIP!!
R.I.P
o god…….!!!!!!!!!
Why every time like that be careful after all no more
Mistaken identity
The image with caption ” Agni plane seen landing is Jomsom” is that of a Twin Otter and NOT of a Dornier that Agni has. It appears that of Yeti’s Otter.
@Armugam Dude that's a Twin Otter for sure….dornier has a special CG rendering of engine pylons…not seen here….
ANd people dyin should b the subject here I guess…
Doesn’t even look like Jomsom Airport more like Dolpa. I have heard everytime there is a crash- the operators set up a party for the investigators in a 5 star cause of all the insurance money they get out of the aircraft. Everytime it is ‘the Pilots fault’. Afterall the airplane is a machine which has parts like motorbike. I won’t be too surprised should the investigators come up with the conclusion’ pilots mistake!’ besides I think Agni air has had 2 major crashes continiously, has anyone read or heard about the last agni crash investigation conclusion ?? Something is not right with this airline, possibly the maintainance section. I bet the main pilot(who is incharge of all this mishap) must be interogated for both the crashes and only then the conclusion could be a real one. It does seem like the man behind both of these crashes has something to do with it or maybe is aware of atlest what has happened! otherwise how could two aircrafts crash so close to one another. I smell fish……….hmmmm
REALLY DA DANGER AIRPOT OF NEPAL.
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aaja feri pani bhaktapur maa yesto case dohoriyo yo ta aati bhayo hai….
My god?????????????????/
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