18 killed, Saurya Airlines plane crashes during takeoff in Nepal on July 24; pilot survivor, poor aviation safety record.

18 people, including a Yemeni national and a child, were killed when a domestic plane in Nepal crashed during takeoff on July 24. The plane, operated by Saurya Airlines, was heading to Pokhara with 19 people on board. The pilot was the only survivor, rescued and being treated for a head injury. Nepal has a poor aviation safety record, with factors contributing to the issue being the country's challenging terrain, unpredictable weather, aging aircraft, poor infrastructure, and inadequate regulation.

July 24, 2024
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