Saurya Airlines Plane Crashes During Takeoff in Kathmandu, Killing 18; Pilot Survives

Jul 24, 2024, 07:17 AM

A Saurya Airlines plane carrying 19 people crashed during takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday morning. The aircraft, bound for Pokhara, skidded off the runway and caught fire. Initial reports indicate that 18 people were killed in the crash, with the pilot being the sole survivor and currently hospitalized. Rescue operations are underway as authorities investigate the cause of the incident.