ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 165955
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| Date: | 02-MAY-2014 |
| Time: | 06:45 |
| Type: |  ATR 72-500 (72-212A) |
| Owner/operator: | Buddha Air |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 18 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Unknown |
| Location: | Near Bhairahawa Airport -
 Nepal
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Bhairahawa Airport |
| Tribhuvan International Airport | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The plane encountered severe turbulence and adverse weather conditions en route to Kathmandu. Six passengers and crew suffered serious injuries, and ten suffered minor injuries. The aircraft is currently performing a routine check-up.
Sources:
http://info.flightmapper.net/flight/Buddha_Air_U4_856
https://www.thehimalayantimes.com/?s=Buddha+Airs+Bhairahawa-Kathmandu+flight+in+turbulence
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-May-2014 06:56 | Útila | Added |
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