On 12 March 2018, US-Bangla Airlines Flight 211, a Bombardier Q400 from Dhaka, crashed beside the runway while landing at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and burst into flames. 51 of the 71 people on board were killed.
In short: US-Bangla Flight 211 crashed while landing at Kathmandu on 12 March 2018, killing 51 of 71 on board. Investigators cited an unstable approach and pilot error.
The investigation
The investigation found that the aircraft made an unstable approach to Kathmandu's single runway, with the crew disoriented and stressed, and the aircraft left the runway area and caught fire.
Kathmandu airport today
Tribhuvan International Airport remains Nepal's main international gateway, handling flights safely every day; Nepal now also has international airports at Bhairahawa and Pokhara. See our airport arrival guide.