Nepal plane crash: Saurya Airlines crashes during takeoff in Kathmandu, over 15 dead

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 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.

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[Rav]

The Saurya Airlines aircraft a Bombardier CRJ plane, en route to Pokhara from Kathmandu crashed during takeoff at 11 am. The plane was carrying 19 people (airline staffs), including crew members.

- It has been revealed the plane was flying to Pokhara for its maintenance.

- This plane was scheduled to be kept in a hangar in Pokhara for a month for maintenance.

- Several dead bodies recovered from the site

- Capital Manish Shakya rushed to the hospital for treatment

[thewildwolfabhijit]

Waiting to see the details of crash in air crash investigation because this is unbelievable how it happned that when there is a long runway of 10000 foot and thisbtype of air craft needs less air field to takeof they could have abort the take off if there is a problem with the v1 speed

[balajic]

How can a plane going for maintenance downtime, can carry passengers in such an aircraft itself? Crazy!! 🥵🥵