A Saurya Airlines aircraft crashed near Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on July 24, 2024, killing 18 of 19 people on board. The plane skidded off the runway during takeoff and caught fire. The sole survivor, the pilot, was hospitalized. Authorities are investigating the cause.
On July 24, 2024, a tragic accident involving a Saurya Airlines aircraft in Kathmandu, Nepal, resulted in the deaths of 18 individuals. The small plane, carrying 19 people including two crew members and 17 technicians, was en route from Tribhuvan International Airport to Pokhara for maintenance checks when it crashed around 11 a.m.
The aircraft skidded off the runway during takeoff and veered into a field east of the airport, where it caught fire. Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene, managing to extinguish the blaze despite the thick black smoke that filled the sky.
The sole survivor, the pilot, was rushed to a local hospital for treatment, although further details about their condition have not been released. The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols and emergency preparedness at the airport.
Television footage captured the intensity of the fire and the efforts of firefighters battling the flames. The crash has shocked the local community and drawn attention to aviation safety in Nepal. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and working to understand how such a severe accident occurred.
