A Saurya Airlines plane crashed in Kathmandu, Nepal, shortly after takeoff, killing 18 people. The pilot, the sole survivor, sustained injuries and is hospitalized. The crash, attributed to the plane’s wingtip hitting the ground during takeoff, marks the deadliest in Nepal since January 2023. Nepal’s challenging terrain and unpredictable weather contribute to the country’s high number of plane crashes.
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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 chilling video, purportedly from a CCTV camera, shows the Saurya Airlines plane crashing at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport, resulting in 18 fatalities. The plane, en route to Pokhara, skidded off the runway and caught fire. The sole survivor, the pilot, is recovering in the hospital. The crash occurred amidst low visibility, but not during rainfall.
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.