A broken Twin Otter at Bojpur

Trip Start Oct 20, 1979

Trip End Nov 15, 1980

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Flag of Nepal Bhojpur, Nepal
Friday, April 25, 1980

25 April 80 Twin Otter accident on landing at Bhojpur. No injuries. Erratic winds and faulty brakes a factor. But still investigators determined 'Pilot Error'. Which is almost always the verdict no matter the circumstances.

Capt Ravi Pillai a good friend. From Bangalore, India. He married a US PCV and immigrated to USA. Am still in occasional touch with him. He has flown for a number of cargo airlines.

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