Eighteen people have lost their lives when a plane crashed and burst into flames during takeoff from Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, on Wednesday. The pilot, who is currently hospitalized, is the sole survivor of this tragic accident. The flight, operated by Saurya Airlines, had 19 people on board, including technical staff and two crew members.
The flight was headed to Pokhara for a routine maintenance check. According to airport chief Jagannath Niraula, the accident happened almost immediately after takeoff, though the exact cause remains unconfirmed. Preliminary assessments suggested that the plane veered in the wrong direction after takeoff. “It turned right when read more ⇒
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