On July 24, tragedy struck as a Saurya Airlines plane crashed and caught fire during takeoff from Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport. Sadly, 18 people lost their lives, including 17 technicians and one crew member. Miraculously, only the captain survived the tragic Nepal plane crash and is currently receiving medical treatment. The plane was headed to Pokhara for routine maintenance when the accident occurred. Firefighters swiftly responded to the scene, battling through the wreckage to handle the aftermath. This incident has once again brought scrutiny to Nepal's aviation industry, which has a troubling safety record. Since 2000, around 300 lives have been lost in aviation accidents in Nepal, raising serious concerns about the industry's safety standards and practices.
25 July,2024 12:19 PM IST
A Sauyra Airlines plane crashed at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. The plane burst into flames after it skidded off the runway within minutes of taking off. The impact of the crash caused a significant fire, sending a large plume of smoke into the air. Over 18 people out of 19 onboard died on the spot in the tragic Nepal plane crash. The passengers, comprising crew and technical staff, were on board the Pokhara-bound Saurya Airlines plane when it caught on fire. According to the eyewitnesses, the incident occurred around 11 AM on Wednesday. The visuals of the tragic incident has been caught on camera. Recounting the harrowing experience of witnessing the Nepal plane crash that claimed 18 lives, the eyewitnesses said that if the plane wouldn't have hit the container, it would have definitely hit the residential area.
24 July,2024 05:15 PM IST
A Sauyra Airlines plane crashed at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. The plane burst into flames after it skidded off the runway within minutes of taking off. The impact of the crash caused a significant fire, sending a large plume of smoke into the air. Over 18 people out of 19 onboard died on the spot in the tragic Nepal plane crash. The passengers, comprising crew and technical staff, were on board the Pokhara-bound Saurya Airlines plane when it caught on fire. According to the eyewitnesses, the incident occurred around 11 AM on Wednesday. The visuals of the tragic incident has been caught on camera. Watch video.
24 July,2024 04:56 PM IST
A Sauyra Airlines plane crashed at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. The plane burst into flames after it skidded off the runway within minutes of taking off. The impact of the crash caused a significant fire, sending a large plume of smoke into the air. Over 15 people out of 19 onboard died on the spot in the tragic plane crash. The passengers, comprising crew and technical staff, were on board the Pokhara-bound Saurya Airlines plane when it caught on fire. The Nepal plane crash incident occurred around 11 AM on Wednesday, according to eyewitnesses. Firefighters and security personnel have been deployed to the scene to extinguish the blaze and manage the situation. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident and assessing the extent of the damage. Reportedly, The Saurya Airlines flight was en route to Pokhara, an important tourism hub in the Himalayan republic.
24 July,2024 01:21 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
