Tragedy in the Skies

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On January 15, 2023, a Yeti Airlines ATR-72 tragically crashed near Pokhara, Nepal, during landing.

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Pilot Error

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Tragic Outcome

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Technical Details

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Human Factors

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Nepal's Aviation Record

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EU Airspace Ban

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Challenging Geography

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Tragedy in the Skies

On January 15, 2023, a Yeti Airlines ATR-72 tragically crashed near Pokhara, Nepal, during landing.

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Pilot Error

Wrong cockpit lever pulled, causing an aerodynamic stall and the crash.

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Tragic Outcome

72 people, including 6 children and 15 foreigners, perished in the accident

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Technical Details

Inadvertent "feathering" of propellers led to no thrust

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Human Factors

Pilot's mistake likely influenced by high workload and stress.

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Nepal's Aviation Record

Despite recent growth, a history of crashes linked to training and maintenance issues.

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EU Airspace Ban

Wrong cockpit lever pulled, causing an aerodynamic stall and the crash.

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Challenging Geography

Nepal's remote, mountainous terrain adds risks to air travel

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Jaswanthi Mamidisetty