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Nepal plane crash: official toll

Government breaks press silence and announces commission of inquiry

The government of Nepal officially declared today the death of all 22 passengers aboard the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 twin-engine plane (registration 9N-AET), owned by Tara Air, which crashed two days ago in the Mustang mountain region. The announcement ends a press silence that lasted more than 24 hours. The executive said it has formed a five-member commission of inquiry headed by...

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Kathmandu, Nepal, 05/31/2022 13:54
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