Tag: Kathmandu Lukla Flight
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On This Day In 2012, Sita Air Flight 601 crashed after losing thrust and stalling near Kathmandu, killing all 19 aboard as investigators examined bird strike and performance issues.
On September 28, 2012, Sita Air Flight 601 was preparing for a short domestic journey from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu to Lukla, carrying 16 passengers and three crew members. The Dornier 228, registered 9N-AHA, departed at about 6:17 a.m. in good weather, but within seconds the routine flight turned into a desperate emergency. During…
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