A tragic incident of Plane Crash occurred at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Wednesday involving a Saurya Airlines aircraft. The plane, bound for Pokhara, suffered a runway excursion during takeoff, resulting in a crash. Here is the latest information on the accident:
Flight Details: The Saurya Airlines plane, carrying 19 people including aircrew, encountered trouble at around 11 am local time.
Passengers: The aircraft had two crew members and 17 technicians onboard, who were traveling to Pokhara for maintenance purposes, as confirmed by Airport Security Chief Arjun Chand Thakuri.
Casualties: According to reports, 18 passengers have lost their lives in the crash.
Immediate Impact: The plane caught fire upon impact, creating a significant plume of smoke. However, emergency responders quickly extinguished the blaze.
Rescue Operations: Police and firefighters are actively involved in rescue efforts at the crash site.
Airport Conditions: The incident was linked to a runway excursion during takeoff, as stated by TIA Spokesperson Subash Jha.
Pilot’s Condition: The pilot was taken to a nearby hospital, but no further details regarding their condition have been released.
Aircraft Information: The flight, identified as 9N-AME, was a Mitsubishi CRJ-200ER carrying technical staff as reported by The Himalayan Times.
Airport Profile: Tribhuvan International Airport, known for its challenging terrain, is situated on a plateau surrounded by deep gorges and valleys, making it one of the riskiest airports in the world.
Airport Status: Following the incident, Tribhuvan International Airport has been closed.
Emergency services continue to work at the scene, and investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the accident.
