24th February 2016 - Nepal

Special Advisory - Nepal: Search operations under way for missing Tara Air flight to Jomsom (Revised 06.32 GMT)

A Tara Air flight from Pokhara (Gandaki zone) to Jomsom (Dhaulagiri zone) went missing at around 08.00 (local time) on 24 February. The authorities suspect that the plane may have crashed in Myagdi district (Dhaulagiri), though it is still to be confirmed. The Twin Otter aircraft was carrying 20 passengers, including one national each from China and Kuwait, as well as three crew members.

Travel Briefing

The cause of the incident remains unclear; Tara Air has said that the weather was favourable at both Pokhara and Jomsom at the time of the flight's departure. The airline has launched a search and rescue operation, though poor visibility has reportedly hampered it. There have been no reports of disruption at Pokhara (PKR) and Jomsom (JMO) airports following the incident. Members should monitor our travel security alerts for related updates.

Travel Advice Summary

Managers

• Account for staff. Contact Tara Air at its hotline number +977 1 4465888 for further information.

Travellers

• Reconfirm schedules if due to fly with Tara Air; we do not hold information on specific flights.
• Monitor our travel security alerts on Nepal for further updates.