Nepal’s plane crash raises questions over the safety of its rickety aircraft

Mumbai: The recent deaths of 13 Indians in a plane crash in Nepal has once again raised questions over the safety of ‘flying coffins’ in the Himalayan country’s airspace.
Lakhs of tourists who visit the country every year prefer to fly there as air travel is considered a reliable mode of transport in absence of sufficient motorable roads.
The country has seen more than 45 accidents since the liberalisation of its aviation industry in 1990s. Investigations show that the aircraft used have been junk and airlines don’t adhere to safety standards.
17/05/12 Shahkar Abidi/Daily News & Analysis

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Categories: Foreign May 2012, Safety May 2012