Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:14am on 31 Dec 2023,Sunday International
A government investigation into Nepal's January plane crash reveals pilot error as the cause of the tragedy that claimed 72 lives. The report points to pilots mistakenly cutting power, causing an aerodynamic stall. Due to a lack of awareness, they incorrectly positioned control levers, leading to the engine running idle. The aircraft flew for 49 seconds before crashing near Pokhara International Airport. The report cites human factors, including high workload and stress, contributing to the misidentification. The aircraft was deemed well-maintained with qualified crew. This marks Nepal's deadliest air crash since 1992, highlighting ongoing safety challenges in the region.
