The plane crash occurred at Kathmandu airport, the capital of Nepal. 18 people died.
According to available information, a Saurya Airlines plane crashed.
The aircraft commander managed to survive. He is currently in hospital.
About the incident by MIA “Russia Today” with reference to the statement of the press secretary of Tribhuvan International Airport Subash Jha.
According to him, there were 19 people on board the plane, including crew members.
According to preliminary information, eighteen bodies were recovered from the crash site. The captain of the plane was rushed to the hospital, he said.
According to the passenger list published by Saurya Airlines, the plane was carrying only employees of the airline.
According to eyewitnesses, the aircraft suddenly flipped over during takeoff, hitting the ground with its wing tip.
The plane then caught fire and skidded off the runway.
