The aircraft was operating a ferry flight from Kathmandu (KTM/VNKT) to Pokhara (VKR/VNPR) for maintenance.
The crash occurred shortly after 11AM.
After takeoff, the aircraft banked sharply to the right and crashed into the ground about 200 meters from the runway.
The aircraft had 19 people onboard, with
everyone being an employee of the airline
Unfortunately, 18 people were killed with only the captain surviving. The captain is in stable position condition and was rushed to the hospital.
After takeoff, the aircraft banked sharply to the right and crashed into the ground about 200 meters from the runway.
The aircraft had 19 people onboard, with
everyone being an employee of the airline
Unfortunately, 18 people were killed with only the captain surviving. The captain is in stable position condition and was rushed to the hospital.
Aircraft Information
Airline: Saurya Airlines
Code: SAU
Aircraft: Mitsubishi CRJ 200
Registration: 9N-AME
Serial Number: 7772
Engines: 2 x GE CF34-3B1First Flew: January 2003
Age: 21.5 Years
Thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends; may they all find the strength to get through this devastating time.
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