Thursday, 25 July 2024

Saurya Airlines CRJ-200 crashes in Kathmandu

On the 24th of July 2024, a Saurya Airlines CRJ-200 crashed just after takeoff from Kathmandu, Nepal. 

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.


Aircraft Information 
Airline: Saurya Airlines
Code: SAU
Aircraft: Mitsubishi CRJ 200
Registration: 9N-AME
Serial Number: 7772
Engines: 2 x GE CF34-3B1
First 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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