KATHMANDU- A Bombardier CRJ200 operated by Saurya Airlines (S1) crashed during takeoff at Kathmandu airport (KTM) on July 24. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) reports the accident occurred at 11:11 local time.
The aircraft, registered as 9N-AME, veered right during takeoff on runway 02 and crashed on the east side. The flight was bound for Pokhara. Eighteen people died in the crash, with the pilot as the sole survivor.
Saurya Airlines Plane Crash in Nepal
Social media footage shows the plane banking steeply right at a low altitude before attempting to level out. The aircraft struck the ground right-wing low.
Cirium fleets data reveals the CRJ200, built in 2003, is powered by GE Aerospace CF34-3B1 turbofans. It previously flew for Atlantic Coast Airlines in the US before joining Saurya Airlines, formerly Kuber Airlines, in 2017.
Here are some Video Footage of Crash:
This crash reduces Saurya Airlines’ fleet to one CRJ200. The incident marks another blow to Nepal’s aviation safety record, following recent accidents in the country.
Investigators will likely focus on the cause of the sharp right turn during takeoff. Factors such as mechanical issues, pilot error, or weather conditions may be examined in the upcoming investigation.
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