Incident ATR 72-500 (72-212A) ,
ASN logo
ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 165955
 
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information. If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.

Date:Friday 2 May 2014
Time:06:45
Type:Silhouette image of generic AT72 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
ATR 72-500 (72-212A)
Owner/operator:Buddha Air
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 18
Aircraft damage: Unknown
Location:Near Bhairahawa Airport -   Nepal
Phase: En route
Nature:Passenger - Scheduled
Departure airport:Bhairahawa Airport
Destination airport:Tribhuvan International Airport
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
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/timeContributorUpdates
03-May-2014 06:56 Útila Added

Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description

The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:

CONNECT WITH US: FSF on social media FSF Facebook FSF Twitter FSF Youtube FSF LinkedIn FSF Instagram

©2024 Flight Safety Foundation

1920 Ballenger Av, 4th Fl.
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
www.FlightSafety.org