Tragedy at Lukla airport Nepal

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Tragedy at Lukla airport Nepal

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one of the worlds most dangerous airports to land/depart and only STOL aircraft allowed to try
only trained pilots are allowed to fly in and out

Three people have died in a plane crash in Nepal, at what is regarded as one of the world's most dangerous airports.
The plane veered off the runway and hit a stationary helicopter at Lukla Airport, the main gateway to the Everest region.
The runway is short and surrounded by mountains, making it extremely difficult for takeoff and landing.
The pilot of the plane and two police officers standing near the helicopter died. Three other people were injured.
Both aircraft belonged to companies involved in taking climbers, tourists and locals to the Everest region.

The reason for Saturday's accident is not clear. Officials said the weather was good and flights later resumed their operations.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-47926714
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RIP. Makes you wonder what a Nepali-Cambodian aviation agreement would bring.
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Flying in and out of Lukla is on my bucket list. Might downgrade it to the last on the list...
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