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Facebook Live Shots from Flyers Sudden Screams, Massive Fire in Nepal Crash

According to reports, an Indian passenger captured the last seconds of the Nepali airliner before it crashed on January 15, killing all 67 persons on board.

The terrifying footage Jaiswal filmed captured flames and passengers’ screams.

The plane, which was traveling from Kathmandu to Pokhara, crashed into a cliff, shattered, and caught fire, killing many people, five of whom were Indian.

Sonu Jaiswal (age 35), Abhishek Kushwaha (age 25), Vishal Sharma (age 22), and Anil Kumar Rajbhar (age 27) were all from the Uttar Pradesh city of Ghazipur.

Sonu Jaiswal and three friends were having a great time sharing their Yeti Airlines flying experience on Facebook Live, exhibiting both interior and exterior views of the aircraft. As the jet crashed, their enthusiasm quickly gave way to horror.

Video (watch here)

A witness who captured the Yeti Airlines plane’s descent on camera said he observed the aircraft flying low before it abruptly veered to the left just before it crashed near Pokhara International Airport in Nepal. Local resident Diwas Bohora, who saw the disaster from his balcony, said he was startled to see the plane nosedive abruptly and initially believed he would perish in the collision.

Local resident Bishnu Tiwari heard calls for help coming from inside the burning wreck when he raced to the scene to assist in the hunt for bodies.

Currently, the flight recorder has been found at the accident site, and an investigation is being conducted. Some of the crash victims have been named and their relatives have been notified.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.