On 24 February 2016, Tara Air Flight 193, a DHC-6 Twin Otter flying the short mountain route from Pokhara to Jomsom, lost contact eight minutes after take-off. The wreckage was found near the village of Dana in Myagdi district. All 23 people on board were killed.
In short: Tara Air Flight 193 crashed in Myagdi on 24 February 2016 on the Pokhara–Jomsom route, killing all 23 on board, the airline's deadliest accident.
The Jomsom route
Flights between Pokhara and Jomsom follow the deep Kali Gandaki gorge between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, one of the most demanding mountain routes in the world. They operate only in the morning, before strong valley winds develop, and are often cancelled in poor weather.
For travellers
Flights to Jomsom remain the fastest way to Mustang and Muktinath, and the road is an alternative. Keep spare days and follow your airline's advice. See our Jomsom guide.