12 Mar 2018 | 02:23 PM UTC
Nepal: Plane crash at Kathmandu Airport March 12
Passenger plane with 200 people on board crashes at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport March 12; casualties feared
Event
A US-Bangla Airlines passenger plane flying from Dhaka to Kathmandu came off the runway and caught fire while attempting to land at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on the morning of Monday, March 12. Casualties are feared, although there have been no official announcements as of yet. TIA has been closed until further notice.
Context
More than 200 passengers were said to be on board. US-Bangla Airlines is a privately owned Bangladeshi airline headquartered in Dhaka.
Advice
Individuals traveling via TIA are advised to confirm the status of their flight prior to departure for the airport and to contact their airline for more information.
