Pokhara, November 23
Russian pilot Alexander Maximov died after an ultra-light met with an accident at Chapakot of Kaski district on Wednesday.
The accident occurred at Laurak, Kaskikot VDC, at around 10 am.
Police, with help from locals, had rushed Maximov to Gandaki Medical College Hospital from the crash site. The hospital declared him brought dead.
The ultra-light (9N-A-LL), belonging to Avia Club, had crashed while taking off from Bamdi of Chapakot VDC, according to Kaski district police office. Canadian national, Jilen Mary, has suffered minor injuries in her hands.
According to eyewitnesses, the ultra-light crashed 200 metres away from the runway. A preliminary investigation suggests that the crash occurred due to technical problems. Mohan Mani Adhikari, inspector at Baidam ward police office, said they are investigating the accident.
