A plane crashes at Kathmandu Airport, causing tragedy

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A plane catches fire at Tribhuvan International Airport after takeoff.

At Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport, a disastrous plane crash claimed the lives of eighteen people. When tragedy struck, the aircraft, a Saurya Airlines CRJ200, was attempting to take off for Pokhara. The aircraft went off the runway, crashed into an embankment, and caught fire few minutes after takeoff.

Immediate Aftermath and Response Firefighters and the Nepali army were among the rescue teams that were on the area quickly. 18 out of the 19 people on board were officially declared deceased despite their best efforts. The pilot, the only survivor, was flown to a local hospital to receive medical attention. Both technical professionals and crew members were among the dead.

Statements from Officials and Eyewitnesses

Witnesses saw the aircraft attempt to climb but then deviate off the runway. Videos taken on the spot depict a large fire near the airport, accompanied by dense clouds of smoke. An official from Tribhuvan International Airport verified the order of events and said the plane caught fire because it didn’t lift off correctly.

Tribhuvan International Airport’s Challenges

The topography of Tribhuvan International Airport is notoriously difficult. Situated atop a plateau and surrounded by steep gorges and valleys, this airport is regarded as one of the riskiest in the world. The high level of risk associated with aircraft operations in Nepal is partly attributed to this geographical complexity.

Nepal’s Difficult History of Air Safety

The aviation industry in Nepal has a track record of inadequate safety. There are a lot of accidents in this profession because of poor maintenance and training. This latest catastrophe raises the terrifying total of aviation mishaps in the nation.

The Historical Background of Nepal’s Air Disasters

There have been other tragic aviation disasters in Nepal’s past that bear similarities to this one. All 72 people, including five Indians, perished in the Pokhara crash of a Yeti Airlines aircraft in 2023. This tragedy was the deadliest to occur in Nepal since 167 people died in a Pakistan International Airlines plane crash near Kathmandu in 1992.

An investigation is ongoing.

It is still unclear what specifically caused the fire to spread throughout the Saurya Airlines aircraft. To ascertain the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event, authorities are doing a comprehensive investigation. As the investigation proceeds, the aviation community and the victims’ families are still waiting for answers.

In summary

The Tribhuvan International Airport jet tragedy highlights the critical need for strengthened safety protocols and stringent training in Nepal’s aviation sector. In order to ensure safer skies for everybody, it is imperative that the structural problems that lead to these tragedies are addressed as the inquiry progresses.