Saurya Airlines’ jet, which was carrying two crew members and 17 passengers, crashed shortly after takeoff and caught fire.
A passenger jet crashed and caught fire shortly after takeoff from Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, killing 18 passengers, aviation officials said.
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The domestic airline Saurya Airlines flew a test flight with 19 persons, including technical workers and two crew members.
According to the aviation authorities, the incident occurred immediately following the takeoff of the 50-seat Bombardier CRJ200 at 11:11am (05:26 GMT). The jet subsequently made a right turn and crashed into the airport’s eastern sector, according to the statement. It was heading to the vacation town of Pokhara. The reason of the collision is under investigation.
According to a doctor at Kathmandu Medical College Hospital, the pilot had eye damage “but is not in any danger”.
The aviation authorities verified that the plane carried eighteen Nepalis, including one kid, and a Yemeni national.
The remains were sent to the TU Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu for autopsy.
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