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Nepal Plane Crash: Mistaken Power Cut Causes Tragedy
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Mistaken cutting of power led to a fatal plane crash in Nepal, resulting in the death of 72 people, including infants and foreign nationals. The accident was caused by a pilot's mistake, leading to the condition levers being set to idle, causing the engine to lack thrust. Nepal's deadliest air crash in years, the EU has banned Nepali airlines from its airspace since 2013 due to safety concerns.
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