As the aircraft approached runway 33, the crew was notified of the bank and the GPWS. Despite the warning, they decided to continue their approach and the aircraft made a hard landing.The airport is located on the banks of the Paro Chhu River in a steep valley. With surrounding peaks reaching 5,500 meters (18,800 ft), it is considered one of the most challenging airports in the world, with less than two dozen pilots licensed to land.
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