A Saurya Airlines plane crashed during takeoff from Kathmandu on Wednesday, July 24, killing 18 people. The pilot miraculously survived the crash, which was caused by a fire on board. The plane was carrying two crew members and 17 technicians on a maintenance flight to Nepal’s new Pokhara airport.
A Saurya Airlines plane carrying 19 people crashed at Kathmandu airport on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. The plane was en route to Pokhara when it slipped off the runway. Rescue teams have recovered 18 bodies from the wreckage, and the pilot has been hospitalized. The crash has raised concerns about safety protocols and operational standards in Nepal’s aviation sector. This tragic event echoes a similar crash involving a Yeti Airlines flight last January, highlighting the psychological impact of air travel accidents on passengers and the industry as a whole.
A domestic plane carrying 19 passengers crashed in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday after skidding off the runway during takeoff. At least 18 bodies have been recovered, while the pilot has been rescued and is undergoing treatment. The plane was en route to Pokhara when the accident occurred.
A Sukhoi Superjet 100, owned by Gazprom Avia, crashed near Moscow on Saturday, killing all three crew members onboard. The plane, which had undergone repairs, was on a routine flight to check its operational status before it went down. The Investigative Committee is investigating the crash, with preliminary reports suggesting the aircraft was on a routine flight after recent repairs. The Sukhoi Superjet 100 has a history of accidents and operational challenges, raising concerns about its safety and reliability.
A single-engine plane made an emergency landing on Highway 501 in Horry County, South Carolina, after experiencing engine problems. The pilot and mechanic onboard safely landed without injuries. The plane, registered to Lift Aircraft LLC, was on a maintenance flight when it experienced an in-flight event that necessitated the emergency landing. The plane landed safely and was towed away by a pickup truck. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Horry County police, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and FAA are assisting in the investigation.
A fuel-carrying airplane crashed and burned outside of Fairbanks, Alaska, killing both pilots on board. Shortly before the crash, one of the pilots reported a fire on the aircraft. The plane was attempting to return to Fairbanks International Airport before losing contact. The wreckage was found on a steep hill near the Tanana River, where recovery efforts are hampered by thin ice and open water. The names of the pilots have not yet been released, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
A cargo plane carrying two people crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks International Airport on Tuesday, resulting in their deaths. The crew had reported an in-flight fire and requested an emergency landing before all communication was lost. The cause of the incident remains under investigation, with NTSB investigators on the scene. The plane was operated by Alaska Air Fuel, a Wasilla-based fuel hauling company.
A plane carrying two people crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks, Alaska, on Tuesday, April 23, with no survivors found, authorities confirmed. The C-54 Skymaster aircraft took off from Fairbanks International Airport in the morning and crashed approximately 7 miles from the airport, sliding into a steep hill on the river’s bank and catching fire, according to Alaska State Troopers. The circumstances leading to the crash remain under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board’s Alaska regional office, but the tower operator reported witnessing a large plume of smoke. The C-54 Skymaster, a military version of the Douglas DC-4, was originally designed as a commercial aircraft but faced financial challenges during the Depression era. Despite its initial setback, the C-54 has a significant historical background in aviation.
A Douglas C-54 aircraft crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks, Alaska, on April 23rd. The plane caught fire and slid into a steep hill, killing both people onboard. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the cause of the crash.
A Douglas C-54 aircraft carrying fuel crashed just after taking off from Fairbanks International Airport in Fairbanks, Alaska. The plane crashed into the Tanana River and skidded into a steep riverbank. The Alaska Department of Public Safety reported no survivors were found. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.
