abc.net.au/news/nepal-aviation-industry-yeti-airlines-crash/101861100A Yeti Airlines ATR 72-500 aircraft crashed in central Nepal on January 15, 2023, killing all on board. The aircraft was en route from Nepal's capital Kathmandu to Pokhara, the country's second largest city, situated under the picturesque Annapurna mountain range.
The crash on Sunday was Nepal's worst aviation disaster since 1992. The country has been working to overcome its challenges in aviation.Topography has gifted Nepal with picturesque landscapes, but posits unrivalled challenges to flight operations. As a result, aviation carriers in Nepal have a variety of aircraft on their fleets. These craft vary in condition, presenting potential safety hazards.
My wife watches Chinese feeds. Last night a video she showed me taken on the plane showed what appeared to be a gas fire in the cabin. All seemed normal till then and then the video stopped. That site does not permit download of content
Yeti Airlines have had a string of issues over the years. Incompetence and poor maintenance. Both are required to operate an Airline safely..or the plane goes down. No questions. Air travel should never be looked upon as being a gamble when boarding.
Derr. There are lots of mountains. It’s not a rich country. They have bad planes and not clever experienced pilots.