What makes flying in Nepal risky? Nepal has a long and unfortunate history of plane crashes. According to the Aviation Safety Database, there have been 27 fatal plane crashes in Nepal in the last 30 years. More than 20 of them have happened in the last decade. Lack of investment in remote hilly areas, new aircraft and infrastructure and inadequate regulation are responsible for these accidents. Additionally, the runway is located in a hilly area under familiar weather conditions in a fast turn. In 2013, the European Union banned all airlines in Nepal due to security concerns. In March 2022, the Kathmandu Post reported that the Government of Nepal was unable to maintain a credible EU aviation blacklist. Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport, located at an altitude of 1,338 meters above sea level, has the highest number of accidents in Nepal. The terrain is particularly difficult because it is located in a narrow elliptical valley and is surrounded by high, serrated h...
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