British Man Mistaken for Irish in Nepal Plane Crash
A passenger initially described as Irish in Sunday’s tragic Nepal plane crash is actually British. Ruan Calum Crighton, named on Nepal’s Civil Aviation Authority list, was travelling on a UK passport, officials confirmed.
Nationality Mix-Up Cleared
Though Nepalese authorities listed Crighton as Irish, Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs quickly clarified he is a UK national.
“The Department of Foreign Affairs can confirm that an individual indicated in reports as being Irish is a UK national,” said an Irish government spokesman.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is now providing consular support to Crighton’s family amid the tragedy.
Deadly Nepal Crash Claims 72 Lives
The Yeti Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara crashed on Sunday, killing 72 people. This is Nepal’s worst air disaster in 30 years.
- Flight data and cockpit voice recorders have been recovered.
- Fifteen foreign nationals were among the passengers.
- The crash cause remains under investigation.
Authorities continue to investigate the devastating incident that has left thousands in mourning.
