Nepal is observing a day of national mourning on Monday for the victims of the nation's deadliest airplane crash in three decades, with all 72 people confirmed killed.&nbsp;Searchers on Monday also found both the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder of the crashed flight.&nbsp;Both recorders were in good shape and would be sent for analysis, Teknath Sitaula, an official at the Kathmandu airport, told Reuters.

Rescuers had earlier resumed search for four people still missing in the aviation disaster that saw a Yeti Airlines plane plummet into a steep gorge with 72 people on board as it approached the central city of Pokhara on Sunday.

Bodies of 68 passengers onboard the ATR 72 aircraft have been recovered till now from the wreckage of the plane. The flight had taken off from Kathmandu and crashed minutes before landing, broke and caught fire which was doused later.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Soldiers used ropes and stretchers to retrieve bodies from the 300-metre deep ravine late into the night.

"We have so far sent 63 bodies to the hospital," said police officer AK Chhetri on Monday.

"We will take out the five bodies from the gorge and search for the remaining four that are still missing,” Pokhara police official Ajay KC told Reuters.

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Jagannath Niroula, a spokesperson for Nepal's civil aviation authority, said that the search for the black box is also on.

Nepal has set up a panel to investigate the disaster and suggest measures to avoid such incidents in future. Bodies of those identified will be handed over to families after examination.

There were 15 foreigners on board, including five Indians, four Russians, two South Koreans, and one passenger each from Argentina, Australia, France and Ireland, Yeti spokesman Sudarshan Bartaula told AFP. The rest were Nepali citizens.

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While Nepal's air industry has boomed in recent years, it has also been plagued by poor safety due to insufficient training and maintenance. Over such concerns, the European Union has banned all Nepali carriers from its airspace.

Nepal also has some of the world's most remote and trickiest runways, flanked by snow-capped peaks with approaches that pose a challenge for even accomplished pilots.

The deadliest aviation accident in the country happened in 1992, when all 167 people on a Pakistan International Airlines jet died when it crashed on approach to Kathmandu.

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Nepal is observing a day of national mourning on Monday for the victims of the nation's deadliest airplane crash in three decades, with all 72 people confirmed killed.

Nepal is observing a day of national mourning on Monday for the victims of the nation's deadliest airplane crash in three decades, with all 72 people confirmed killed. Searchers on Monday also found both the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder of the crashed flight. Both recorders were in good shape and would be sent for analysis, Teknath Sitaula, an official at the Kathmandu airport, told Reuters. Rescuers had earlier resumed search for four people still missing in the aviation disaster that saw a Yeti Airlines plane plummet into a steep gorge with 72 people on board as it approached the central city of Pokhara on Sunday. Bodies of 68 passengers onboard the ATR 72 aircraft have been recovered till now from the wreckage of the plane. The flight had taken off from Kathmandu and crashed minutes before landing, broke and caught fire which was doused later. Soldiers used ropes and stretchers to retrieve bodies from the 300-metre deep ravine late into the night. "We have so far sent 63 bodies to the hospital," said police officer AK Chhetri on Monday. "We will take out the five bodies from the gorge and search for the remaining four that are still missing,” Pokhara police official Ajay KC told Reuters. Also Read | Pokhara International Airport was inaugurated two weeks ago, built with Chinese assistance Jagannath Niroula, a spokesperson for Nepal's civil aviation authority, said that the search for the black box is also on. Nepal has set up a panel to investigate the disaster and suggest measures to avoid such incidents in future. Bodies of those identified will be handed over to families after examination. There were 15 foreigners on board, including five Indians, four Russians, two South Koreans, and one passenger each from Argentina, Australia, France and Ireland, Yeti spokesman Sudarshan Bartaula told AFP. The rest were Nepali citizens. × While Nepal's air industry has boomed in recent years, it has also been plagued by poor safety due to insufficient training and maintenance. Over such concerns, the European Union has banned all Nepali carriers from its airspace. Nepal also has some of the world's most remote and trickiest runways, flanked by snow-capped peaks with approaches that pose a challenge for even accomplished pilots. The deadliest aviation accident in the country happened in 1992, when all 167 people on a Pakistan International Airlines jet died when it crashed on approach to Kathmandu. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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At least 68 people were killed after a passenger airplane with 72 people on board crashed near Pokhara International Airport in Nepal on Sunday (January 15), making it the worst aviation disaster in the country in 30 years.

At least 68 people were killed after a passenger airplane with 72 people on board crashed near Pokhara International Airport in Nepal on Sunday (January 15), making it the worst aviation disaster in the country in 30 years. As the war in Ukraine continues, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the "special military operation'' was showing a positive trend, adding that Russian soldiers will deliver more results after an attack on Soledar. In Afghanistan, the Taliban administration in Afghanistan said that overturning restrictions against women is not a priority- weeks after it passed two orders- banning university education for women and banning women from working for aid groups. Click on the headlines to read more: Nepal’s worst air crash in 30 years: 68 killed as passenger plane with 72 onboard crashes near Pokhara At least 68 people were killed after a passenger airplane with 72 people on board crashed near Pokhara International Airport in Nepal on Sunday (January 15) minutes before its scheduled landing, reported AFP. The officially declared death toll stands at 68 currently. It was a Yeti Airlines flight. Putin says special military operation in Ukraine showing positive trend Russian President Vladimir Putin said that a positive trend is visible in the special military operation in Ukraine and that the Russian soldiers will deliver more results after an attack on Soledar. Putin said, "The dynamic is positive. Everything is developing within the framework of the plan of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff. And I hope that our fighters will please us even more with the results of their combat." Taliban say overturning restrictions against Afghan women, not a priority: Report After taking over Afghanistan in August 2021, the Taliban imposed several restrictions on females including restricting their freedom of movement, barring girls from attending secondary schools, excluding women from most areas of the workforce and also banning them from using parks, gyms and public bath houses. Weeks back, the group passed two orders- banning university education for women and banning women from working for aid groups. DR Congo | Five killed, 15 injured in bombing in church; Ugandan militant group likely behind attack: Report A spokesperson of the army told the news agency Reuters the attack was likely carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF)- a Ugandan militant group that pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) in 2019. The ADF has not yet claimed responsibility for the attack. South Korean President Yoon reaches UAE, seeks arm sales Yoon's visit comes when South Korea engages in multibillion-dollar commercial transactions and stationing special forces soldiers to guard the UAE. It is a plan that garnered criticism under his liberal predecessor. UK's NHS and Genomics England to use genome sequencing to identify rare diseases in babies Professor Matt Brown, the Chief Scientific Officer at Genomics England has predicted that very soon parents will be able to have it checked if their baby is at a higher risk of illnesses. He said that for this, parents could have their children’s genetic code read by the NHS. Thousands protest in Israel against Netanyahu, decry ‘government of shame’ The Israeli media reported that the rally saw the participation of 80,000 people, quoting police sources. This is the biggest protest since the new government of Netanyahu came to power in Israel in late December. Somalia: Eight killed in roadside bombing, Al-Shabaab claims responsibility The blast occurred in Hiran district's Buloburde city. A local police commander Abdullahi Mohamud said the bomber detonated a car laden with explosives near an administrative building, a report by the news agency AFP said on Sunday. India's record ODI victory: Rohit and company defeat Sri Lanka by a mammoth 317 runs, Lankans collapse at 73 Team India secured a historic victory in the third and final match of their series against Sri Lanka, defeating the team by 317 runs in Thiruvananthapuram. This broke the previous record for the largest victory by runs in ODIs, which was held by New Zealand with a 290 run win against Ireland in 2008. Folk singer Nira Chhantyal among 68 passengers killed in tragic Nepal plane crash Nepal's folk singer Nira Chhantyal died along with 67 other passengers in the tragic plane crash that took place near Pokhara International Airport on Sunday. The sad news of her demise was confirmed by her sister Heera Chantyal Sherchan. Chhantyal was headed to Pokhara to attend an event which was being organised to mark the festival of Magh Sankranti.

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