In Nepal plane crash, one British man died

• The Yeti Airlines flight crashed close to the tourist destination of Pokhara.
• It is thought that no survivors exist.
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• The crash is the country’s deadliest plane crash in 30 years.

One of the casualties of a flying accident that occurred in Nepal on Sunday was a British guy.

Authorities in Nepal had earlier identified the person as Irish, but it was believed that they were actually using a UK passport.

Authorities have not yet properly named him.

The Yeti Airlines that crashed close to the tourist destination of Pokhara carried 72 passengers and crew members. It is thought that no survivors exist.

An individual identified in reports as Irish is actually a UK citizen, according to a representative for Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs.

The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FDCO) is also offering consular assistance.

An FCDO spokesman said: “We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Nepal and are in contact with the local authorities.”

Sunday’s incident – which occurred on a flight from the capital Kathmandu to Pokhara, in central Nepal – is the country’s deadliest plane crash in 30 years.

A local official said the jet’s pilot did not report “anything untoward” as the plane approached the airport.

Anup Joshi said that the “mountains were clear and visibility was good”, adding there was a light wind and “no issue with weather”.

As it reached the runway, the plane was captured on a mobile phone rolling sharply. Then, just over a kilometre from the airport, it crashed to the ground in the Seti River’s valley.

The voice and black box flight recorders, according to officials, have been located.

The prime minister proclaimed Monday a national day of mourning, and the administration has formed a team to look into what caused the catastrophe.

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