18 people died in plane crash while flying in Nepal

At least 18 bodies have been recovered after a plane crashed at the international airport of Kathmandu When takeoff began. An airport spokesman told EFE that the accident occurred when the plane left the runway during takeoff. subash jha

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Airport officials told local media that the pilot of the plane was the only survivor of the crash. The man was taken to hospital, though his condition is unknown.

The plane belonged to Nepali airline Saurya Airlines and was heading to the city PokharaCommon entry point to the Himalayas.

“There were nineteen people on board the plane, including the crew Pokhara“, in central Nepal, the Kathmandu Post newspaper reported, citing Kathmandu airport spokesman Premnath Thakur.

The plane caught fire, creating “a huge column of smoke”, the Khabarhub news portal reported.

Saurya Airlines According to its website, it uses only Bombardier CRJ 200 aircraft.

The Nepalese airline industry has grown enormously in recent years, transporting people and goods to remote areas, as well as mountaineers. However, it has been noted for its poor safety standards. European Union Banned all Nepali airlines from flying in its airspace for security reasons.

The worst plane crash in Nepal in recent years occurred in January 2023, when a flight Yeti Airlines

It crashed with 72 passengers on board and no survivors, with authorities blaming human error for the accident.