FlyDubai Plane Narrowly Escapes Fatal Accident After Take-Off in Nepal

Kathmandu: A Flydubai plane, which flew from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu yesterday evening, narrowly escaped a fatal accident.

The aircraft had witnessed some technical glitches in its engine after some minutes it took off from the TIA. After technical issues in the plane, the plane was asked to remain on hold for five to seven minutes in the sky over the Dharke area of Dhading at an altitude of 21 thousand feet.

However, the plane headed to its destination following a communication between the pilots and ATC of the TIA, General Manager Tiwari said. It is said that both the engines of the plane have functioned well now. TIA confirmed that the plane had carried 167 passengers.