This is supposed to be the video of Nepal plane catching fire mid-air minutes before it crashes
First Published: 16th January, 2023 15:12 IST
A video of a passenger sharing his experience on Facebook Live just before the plane crashed is also doing rounds on social media
According to a video that is making rounds on social media, a plane catching fire in mid-air is the Yeti Airlines plane that crashed on January 15, killing all 72 people on board including five Indians.
Meanwhile, a video taken inside the aircraft is also doing rounds on social media. The video shows a passenger sharing his experience on Facebook Live just before the plane crashed. Cries of distraught passengers can be heard in the video.
The Yeti Airlines ATR72 carrying 72 passengers from Kathmandu to Pokhara crashed into a river gorge while landing at the newly-opened airport in the resort city of Pokhara, Nepal, officials said.
This is the Himalayan nation’s deadliest aviation accident in more than 30 years.
The black boxes of the Yeti Airlines aircraft have been recovered from the accident site, as per PTI.
Initial reports stated that the crash was caused by a technical issue. Officials from the airport administration informed Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda that the crash was caused by a technical issue not because of bad weather as was reported earlier.
The Nepal government has ordered a special commission to investigate the causes of the crash. A report is expected in 45 days.
Copy edited by Lipika Roy
Also Read: UP Man Killed In Plane Crash Went To Nepal To Visit Pashupatinath Temple
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Horrifying: Rare Turtle Burnt Alive on Gas Stove in Assam’s Chirang
21st December 2024
Live Manipur Congress Demands Winter Assembly Session, Alleges Constitutional Violations
21st December 2024
Live Meghalaya Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh Emphasizes Preserving Shillong’s Colonial Heritage
21st December 2024
Live Safeguarding Northeast’s Identity and Culture Top Priority: Home Minister Amit Shah at NEC Plenary
21st December 2024
WE RECOMMEND
Why China’s 22 Villages in Bhutan’s Territory Is a Worry for Northeast?
Satellite imagery have suggested that these 8 villages that are near Doklam are in strategic locations overlooking a valley.
20th December 2024
Good News for Tea Industry and Tea Lovers, USFDA Declares Tea As A Healthy Drink
The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), has recognised tea, along with water and coffee, as "healthy".
20th December 2024
“Indian investments creating jobs for Americans as well “: Garcetti highlights India’s growing role in US
Indian companies secured USD 3.4 billion in deals and investments in the US in the past year alone at the SelectUSA Investment Summit.
20th December 2024
Assam CM Explores New Avenues of Collaboration with Bhutan, Envisions Transformative Growth
The CM lauded His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck’s visionary initiatives, which are inspiring transformative changes in the region.
19th December 2024
India, China agree on resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, cross-border river cooperation, Nathula border trade
This was the first meeting of the SRs since friction had emerged in the Western Sector of the India-China border areas in 2020.
19th December 2024