3 Oct-Pokhara: An ultra-light aircraft has crashed in Pokhara this morning killing 2 people on the board. Pilot Stephen Shrestha and an unidentified Chinese passenger died as the air-craft met with an accident at Shanti Stupa in Pumdi Bhumdi VDC, during the adventure flight.
The ultralight aircraft that crahsed because of bad weather is said to be belonging to Avia Club. Pilot Shrestha is also one of the directros of Avia Club.
The weather very bad in Pokhara today from early morning. People have questioned why the flight was allowed despite the bad weather. The genuine reason of the crash is yet to be known.
All the Ultralight Flights are canceled after the accident.
Paragliding and Ultralight flights are very popular among tourists in the tourist city Pokhara.
The latest crash is sure to have bad impact in adventure tourism in Pokhara.
