The tip of the aircraft´s left wing hit an electric pole while taking off, according to Chief of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), Nepalgunj Narendra Thapa.[break]
Chief of CAAN at Simikot Airport Tek Bahadur Patali said the plane hit the pole after over-steering toward left of the runway while taking off. The pole was erected to operate a crusher for repair of the airport.
The plane that landed in Simikot from Surkhet before returning to Nepalgunj had five passengers on board. However, neither the crew members nor the passengers were hurt.
Chief of Tara Air in Nepalgunj Bhim Rai said the aircraft has suffered minor damages. The aircraft has been parked at Simikot airport. Rai said engineers will be sent to Simikot to repair the aircraft.
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