Passenger plane crashes in Nepal: Pilot the only survivor
According to Kathmandupost portal, there were 19 people on board, including crew members.
It is reported that the aircraft rolled off the runway on takeoff.
Witnesses said the aircraft was taking off from the southern end of the runway and suddenly flipped over, hitting the ground with the wing tip. The aircraft then immediately caught fire and crashed into a ravine on the east side of the runway, between the Buddha Air hangar and the radar station.
BREAKING : At least 19 people died after Plane crashes during takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. pic.twitter.com/CFcAjX3mQn
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So far, 18 bodies have been found at the crash site, the pilot survived and was taken to hospital. His condition and injuries sustained in the crash have not been reported.
BREAKING Another Plane Crashes in Kathmandu, NepalA Saurya Airlines aircraft crashed during takeoff at the Kathmandu airport around 11AM local time.Reportedly, 19 were on board, 5 are confirmed dead, rescue operations are underway pic.twitter.com/F2nBgJM8C7
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Police and firefighters are carrying out rescue work at the crash site.