"Dream - A total of 18 people died in a plane crash in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Only the pilot of the aircraft survived the tragic accident. According to the Firstpost website, the crash of Saurya Airlines, which was carrying 19 people -- including two crew members, occurred at eleven in the morning during takeoff from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA)."

The Nepal Civil Aviation Ministry confirmed 18 fatalities in the Saurya Airlines accident. All the victims were staff of Saurya Airlines. The ill-fated aircraft with registration number 9NAME was reported to have experienced a malfunction and was flown to Pokhara for repairs.

"Only the pilot survived. The officers successfully evacuated the pilot and rushed him to the hospital. A report by The Kathmandu Post quoted TIA spokesperson, Subash Jha, stating that the plane crash occurred after the flight to Pokhara experienced disturbances during takeoff."

"Subash Jha also confirmed that the pilot of the aircraft, MR Shakya, has been rushed to the hospital after the accident occurred. Meanwhile, a report from Khabarhub quoted sources at TIA stating that the Saurya Airlines aircraft skidded off the runway during takeoff, resulting in the accident."

A report by the Himalayan Times quoted information officer at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Gyanendra Bhul, stating that the aircraft was carrying several technical staff. The moments of the tragic accident were also captured on camera. Flames and black smoke billowed high as the aircraft crashed to the ground.