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FILE: Nepali rescue workers gather around the debris of an airplane that crashed near the international airport in Kathmandu on 12 March, 2018. Picture: AFP

Nepal plane crash

Pilot had 'emotional breakdown' before deadly crash, Nepal probe panel says

By Reuters

Having missed the runway, the crew was flying very low north of it in an incorrect position near hilly and mountainous terrain around the airport, it said.

  • Nepali rescue workers gather around the debris of an airplane that crashed near the international airport in Kathmandu on 12 March, 2018. Picture: AFP

    Flight data recorder retrieved from wreckage of Nepal plane crash

    The US-Bangla plane involved in the crash was a Bombardier Q400 series aircraft. It was carrying 71 people and was en route from Dhaka.

    1532 days ago
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