A devastating plane crash occurred at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, resulting in the loss of 18 lives.
The Saurya Airlines plane, carrying two crew members and 17 technicians, skidded off the runway while taking off and caught fire. Only the captain survived and is receiving treatment at a hospital.
Nepal has a notorious reputation for poor air safety, with nearly 350 fatalities in plane or helicopter crashes since 2000. The country’s mountainous terrain and unpredictable weather patterns make it a challenging environment for aviation.
Last year, a Yeti Airlines crash claimed 72 lives, attributed to pilot error. In 1992, a Pakistan International Airlines Airbus crashed, killing 167 people, making it the deadliest incident before 2000.
Footage shows the plane flying low over the runway before tilting and crashing. The incident has raised concerns about air safety in Nepal, particularly in the wake of recent crashes.
An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, as authorities work to determine the factors contributing to this tragic incident.
