Saurya Airlines Flight Crashes in Kathmandu of Nepal, 5 Bodies Recovered So Far

Nepal has experienced another major plane crash. A Saurya Airlines aircraft crashed during takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Wednesday, leading to the airport’s closure.

As many as 19 people, including the crew members, were on board the plane bound for Pokhara. The accident occurred around 11 AM, TIA spokesperson Premnath Thakur was quoted as saying by Nepali news website Kathmandu Post. Police and firefighters are carrying out rescue operations at the accident site.

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Saurya Airlines Plane Crashes in Kathmandu: Cause Unknown, 5 Bodies Recovered, Pilot Rescued

The cause of the accident and casualties are still unknown. Five bodies have been recovered from the crash site so far. Captain Manish Shakya (37), pilot of the plane, has been rescued and sent to a hospital in Sinamangal.

According to South Asia Time, the plane skidded off the runway during takeoff and crashed. The aircraft burst into flames immediately after the crash. Firefighters and security personnel are on the scene to douse the flames and search for survivors. 

The ill-fated Saurya Arlines flight 9N-AME, a Mitsubishi CRJ-200ER, was carrying a few technical staffers as well, reported The Himalayan Times.

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