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Investigation commission completes analysis of Yeti aircraft’s data recorder

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Analysis: Propellers of both engines were found to have gone to feathering in the base leg in course of landing

KATHMANDU: Aircraft Accident Investigation Commission has completed the analysis and study of data recorder and cockpit voice recorder of the ATR-72 Yeti Airlines aircraft that crashed in Pokhara. The ATR-72 of Yeti Airlines that flew to Pokhara from Kathmandu on January 15 crashed in course of landing at Pokhara Regional International Airport, killing all 72 passengers and crew members aboard. The government formed the investigation commission to investigate the incident. The commission conducted an analysis of the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder at the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau, Singapore. Member-Secretary of the Commission, Buddhi Sagar Lamichhane, said a team of the commission comprising coordinator, aviation expert and member-secretaries returned home after completing the task of data analysis of flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder successfully. Further study of different flights and technical aspects was carried out at different simulator flights of ATR aircraft in Singapore. During the analysis and investigation, the propellers of both engines were found to have gone to feathering in the base leg in course of landing. Member-Secretary Lamichhane said the investigation commission is carrying out further investigation into technical and human aspects of it. A press release issued by the commission mentioned that preparation was underway to come up with a preliminary report along with recommendations to increase aviation safety on the basis of analysis and investigation of information and data received so far. The final report will be published later. By RSS READ ALSO: