Tragedy at Kathmandu Airport: Plane Crash Leaves 18 Dead, Pilot Sole Survivor

Tragedy at Kathmandu Airport: Plane Crash Leaves 18 Dead, Pilot Sole Survivor

In a tragic incident at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport, a plane carrying 19 people crashed, leaving 18 dead and the pilot as the lone survivor. The crash, involving a CRJ200 aircraft operated by Saurya Airlines, has once again highlighted the perilous nature of air travel in Nepal.

The Pokhara-bound flight, which took off around 11 am for either technical or maintenance purposes, failed to gain altitude, slipped off the runway, fell down an embankment, and caught fire. The passengers included two crew members and 17 Saurya Airlines staff. Nepali police spokesman Dan Bahadur Karki confirmed the recovery of 18 bodies, while the pilot, who miraculously survived, has been taken to the hospital for treatment.

Videos from the crash site show a devastating fire with thick plumes of smoke rising near the airport. Firefighters and the Nepal army quickly responded to the scene, but the cause of the fire remains unknown.

Tribhuvan International Airport, known for its tabletop runway located on a plateau surrounded by deep gorges and valleys, is considered one of the most challenging airports in the world. This geographic difficulty adds to the already precarious safety record of Nepal's aviation industry.

Nepal's air safety has been notoriously poor, plagued by insufficient training and inadequate maintenance. This latest crash adds to a series of tragic incidents, including the 2023 Yeti Airlines crash in Pokhara that killed all 72 people on board, making it the deadliest crash since 1992 when a Pakistan International Airlines plane crashed, killing all 167 aboard.

The frequent air disasters in Nepal call for urgent attention to improve the safety standards in the aviation industry. Enhancing pilot training, improving aircraft maintenance, and upgrading airport infrastructure are crucial steps that need to be taken to prevent such tragedies in the future.

The crash at Tribhuvan International Airport is a somber reminder of the inherent risks in Nepal's aviation sector. As the country mourns the loss of 18 lives, there is a pressing need for robust safety measures to ensure the well-being of passengers and crew in the future. The lone survivor's miraculous escape offers a glimmer of hope amid the tragedy, but it also underscores the urgent need for improvements in Nepal's air safety protocols.

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