It has been dubbed the worst Nepal's airplane crash in 30 years.

After a plane carrying 72 crashed in Pokhara, Nepal, at least 68 passengers onboard were confirmed dead, with little prospect of any survivors.

The site was flooded with hundreds of rescuers from the army and the police. The army reported that they were able to recover 66 deceased victims amongst the crash debris, but the hazardous terrain had delayed rescue attempts.

The passengers onboard included visitors from Australia, France, Ireland, and India. The twin-propeller aircraft was flying from the nation's capital, Kathmandu, to the centre Nepalese city of Pokhara, which serves as a popular entry point for international trekkers and pious pilgrims to the Himalayan mountains.

Recent years have seen a rise in Nepal's aviation sector, which now transports tourists from other countries as well as commodities and people between remote locations. However, poor maintenance and inadequate training have also contributed to poor safety.

The Himalayan nation also contains some of the most difficult and isolated runways in the world. These runways are surrounded by snow-capped peaks, and even experienced pilots may find the approaches difficult.

Especially in isolated locations with difficult hilly terrain where tragic incidents have previously occurred, aircraft operators claim Nepal lacks the infrastructure for reliable weather forecasts.

The rescue operation, at the time of writing, is still ongoing. We'd like to extend deepest condolences to the victims' families and may they rest in peace.