July 24th 2024.
A tragic incident has shaken the city of Kathmandu as a passenger plane carrying 19 people crashed during takeoff, bursting into flames. The craft, scheduled to fly from Kathmandu to the nearby city of Pokhara, was carrying both locals and tourists looking to explore the beauty of Nepal's second-largest city.
It was a routine flight set for Wednesday morning, but things took a turn for the worst at approximately 11am, according to reports from the Kathmandu Post. Smoke could be seen rising from the Tribhuvan International Airport, signaling the devastating event that had just occurred.
Eyewitnesses shared their accounts of the crash, stating that the plane had just begun to take off from the Southern-end of the runway when it suddenly flipped and hit the ground with its wing tip. In a matter of seconds, the aircraft caught fire and plunged into a nearby gorge on the eastern side of the runway.
Rescue operations were immediately initiated by the police and firefighters, who are still present at the scene as thick billows of smoke continue to engulf the airport. The main airport in Nepal, known for its international and domestic flights, has been closed down to accommodate the emergency crew and their efforts.
Despite the monsoon rainy season in Kathmandu, it was not raining at the time of the crash. However, visibility was low throughout the capital, adding to the already chaotic situation. The airline responsible for the flight, Saurya Airlines, operates the Bombardier CRJ 200 on domestic routes.
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