Plane carrying 19 crashes during takeoff at airport in Nepal
by Aditi VermaA Saurya Airlines plane carrying 19 passengers crashed during takeoff in Nepal resulting in a temporary closure of the airport as emergency crews responded to the scene.
The incident took place at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on July 24.
Visuals showed after the plane crash, thick smoke billowed from the wreckage, creating a chaotic scene. Emergency crews scrambled, while panicked airport staff rushed to assist. The atmosphere was tense, filled with urgency as responders worked amidst the rising smoke and scattered debris.
According to reports when a Saurya Airlines plane carrying 19 passengers crashed during takeoff on Wednesday, the aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ 200, was en route to the popular resort town of Pokhara.
The incident occurred as the plane attempted to lift off from the runway, resulting in a severe crash that left the aircraft scattered in a nearby ditch. Local media reports showed images of smoke rising from the wreckage as emergency crews worked to control the fire and secure the site.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the number of casualties, but several passengers are feared dead. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and it is not immediately clear what led to the aircraft slipping off the runway. At the time of the incident, visibility in the area was low, though there was no rain reported.
The crash has prompted the closure of Tribhuvan International Airport, the main gateway for international and domestic flights in Nepal, causing significant disruption. Emergency responders continue to work at the site, and further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
Saurya Airlines, known for operating the Bombardier CRJ 200 on domestic routes, has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident. The airline, passengers’ families, and the broader aviation community are anxiously awaiting updates.