Air crash in Nepal kills at least 18
Crash took place during a takeoff
Nepal has a mountainous terrain
A newly released video capturing the moment of the Saurya Airlines CRJ-200 aircraft crash has surfaced, shedding light on the devastating incident at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. The crash, which occurred on Wednesday morning, resulted in the tragic loss of five lives and left several others injured.
Also Read: Nepal aviation: Weather, mountainous terrain, high elevation a challenge for pilots
The video, now widely circulated on social media and news platforms, provides a harrowing view of the accident. It shows the plane attempting to take off before veering off course and crashing, followed by thick plumes of smoke rising from the wreckage. The footage has intensified the call for a thorough investigation into the causes of the crash.
Plane crash reported at #Nepal’s #Kathmandu Airport
Initial reports say 19 people were on board the pokhra bound domestic Saurya Airlines flight.#Nepal #Planecrash pic.twitter.com/b8ZvPktAsy
— Ambuj Mishra (@Ambujmishra9090) July 24, 2024
The aircraft was carrying 19 people, mainly technical staff of the airline, en route to Pokhara. Gyanendra Bhul, information officer at TIA, confirmed the fatalities and stated that the injured, including the pilot, have been hospitalized.
Rescue teams, including police personnel and firefighters, were quickly dispatched to the scene to manage the situation and assist survivors. The release of the video has added urgency to the ongoing investigation, with authorities examining multiple factors that may have contributed to the crash.
This incident follows closely on the heels of another aviation tragedy in Nepal, where a Yeti Airlines flight crashed in January 2023, killing all 72 on board. The recurrent nature of such incidents underscores the significant challenges faced by Nepal’s aviation sector, including difficult terrain, unpredictable weather, and concerns over aircraft maintenance.
As the investigation progresses, the newly released video will be a critical piece of evidence in understanding the sequence of events that led to this tragic crash, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced safety measures in Nepal’s aviation industry.
Air crash in Nepal kills at least 18
Crash took place during a takeoff
Nepal has a mountainous terrain
A newly released video capturing the moment of the Saurya Airlines CRJ-200 aircraft crash has surfaced, shedding light on the devastating incident at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. The crash, which occurred on Wednesday morning, resulted in the tragic loss of five lives and left several others injured.
Also Read: Nepal aviation: Weather, mountainous terrain, high elevation a challenge for pilots
The video, now widely circulated on social media and news platforms, provides a harrowing view of the accident. It shows the plane attempting to take off before veering off course and crashing, followed by thick plumes of smoke rising from the wreckage. The footage has intensified the call for a thorough investigation into the causes of the crash.
Plane crash reported at #Nepal’s #Kathmandu Airport
Initial reports say 19 people were on board the pokhra bound domestic Saurya Airlines flight.#Nepal #Planecrash pic.twitter.com/b8ZvPktAsy
— Ambuj Mishra (@Ambujmishra9090) July 24, 2024
The aircraft was carrying 19 people, mainly technical staff of the airline, en route to Pokhara. Gyanendra Bhul, information officer at TIA, confirmed the fatalities and stated that the injured, including the pilot, have been hospitalized.
Rescue teams, including police personnel and firefighters, were quickly dispatched to the scene to manage the situation and assist survivors. The release of the video has added urgency to the ongoing investigation, with authorities examining multiple factors that may have contributed to the crash.
This incident follows closely on the heels of another aviation tragedy in Nepal, where a Yeti Airlines flight crashed in January 2023, killing all 72 on board. The recurrent nature of such incidents underscores the significant challenges faced by Nepal’s aviation sector, including difficult terrain, unpredictable weather, and concerns over aircraft maintenance.
As the investigation progresses, the newly released video will be a critical piece of evidence in understanding the sequence of events that led to this tragic crash, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced safety measures in Nepal’s aviation industry.
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