KATHMANDU, Oct 14: In response to recurring accidents involving its helicopters, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has taken the decision to suspend the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of Manang Air.
This action follows two separate helicopter accidents involving Manang Air within a three-month period, prompting the regulatory authority to suspend the AOC granted to the company.
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The most recent incident occurred today, with a Manang Air helicopter bearing the call sign '9N-ANJ,' on its way to Lukla, crashing at 7:25 AM in the vicinity of Khumbupasanglhamu Rural Municipality-4, Lobuche.
In the wake of this accident, CAAN made the decision to suspend Manang Air's AOC, underscoring the significance of adhering to strict safety protocols within the aviation industry.
It is worth noting that an earlier accident involving a Manang Air helicopter took place on July 11. The helicopter with the callsign 'Nine N AMV' experienced an accident in Likhupike, Solukhumbu.
