Confusion over landing before Nepal plane crash killed 49
The fatal crash of a US-Bangla Airlines jet Monday was preceded by minutes of confused chatter between the control tower and the pilot, as they discussed which direction the pilot should use to land on the airport's single runway. Just before landing, the pilot asked, "Are we cleared to land?" Moments later, the controller came back on the air, his voice clearly anxious, and told the pilot, "I say again, turn!" Seconds after that, the controller ordered firetrucks onto the runway. The plane, which was heading from Dhaka to Kathmandu, was carrying 67 passengers and four crew members. Kathmandu officials and the airline laid the blame for the accident on each other. <br/>
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Confusion over landing before Nepal plane crash killed 49
The fatal crash of a US-Bangla Airlines jet Monday was preceded by minutes of confused chatter between the control tower and the pilot, as they discussed which direction the pilot should use to land on the airport's single runway. Just before landing, the pilot asked, "Are we cleared to land?" Moments later, the controller came back on the air, his voice clearly anxious, and told the pilot, "I say again, turn!" Seconds after that, the controller ordered firetrucks onto the runway. The plane, which was heading from Dhaka to Kathmandu, was carrying 67 passengers and four crew members. Kathmandu officials and the airline laid the blame for the accident on each other. <br/>
