New Delhi: a Plane carrying 72 people crashed in Pokhara, Nepal on Sunday (January 15, 2023). The aircraft was going from Kathmandu to Pokhara with passengers.
Reacting to the “tragic accident” of Yeti Airlines ANC ATR 72, Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal said he was “deeply saddened”.
“I sincerely appeal to the security personnel, all agencies of the Government of Nepal and the general public to launch an effective rescue,” he said in a tweet.
Pokharaka Lagi Udeko Yati Airlinesco NNC A Summit 72 for Kathmandu Passengers Deeply condoles the tragic and tragic accident of the ship. I heartily appeal to the security personnel, the entire body of Nepal and the general public for effective salvation. – PMO Nepal (@PM_nepal_) January 15, 2023
Yeti Airlines plane crashes in Pokhara, Nepal
As per the latest reports, Yeti Airlines plane with 72 people on board crashed while landing at Pokhara airport.
According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), the 9N-ANC ATR-72 aircraft of Yeti Airlines took off from Kathmandu at 10:33 am.
While landing at Pokhara airport, the plane crashed on the banks of Seti river between the old airport and the new airport.
There were a total of 68 passengers and four crew members.
Video shows smoke billowing from Pokhara plane crash site
Pictures and videos posted on social media platforms showed plumes of smoke rising from the crash site.
#Break , Plane crash at Nepal’s Pokhara airport, aircraft carrying 72 passengers spotted on runway, rescue operation underway #Nepal #flight crash @Payodhi_Shashi @manishmedia pic.twitter.com/joEdQreLej– Zee News (@ZeeNews) January 15, 2023
At present, the rescue work is going on and more information about the accident is yet to come.