Nepal plane crash: 5 Indians among 68 dead; no hope of survivors, black box found

The twin-engine ATR 72 plane from Kathmandu, carrying 72 people, crashed shortly before landing in Pokhara. At least 68 of the passengers are dead. Five of the 68 dead in Nepal's worst aviation disaster in 3 decades were Indians. Searchers say they have given up hope of finding survivors. The search and rescue team recovered the black box. The black box is reportedly in "good condition" and may help investigators determine the reason behind the horrific crash.

Rescue operation is underway after a passenger plane of Yeti Airlines' crashed while landing at the Pokhara airport in Nepal. (Photo | PTI)