- 18 people were killed in a plane crash during takeoff at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport.
- The sole survivor of the crash is the pilot, who is currently receiving medical treatment.
- The domestic flight was en route from Kathmandu to Pokhara, a popular tourist destination in western Nepal.
- The aircraft reportedly slipped off the runway and caught fire.
- Nepal’s aviation industry faces challenging flying conditions and has a poor safety record.
- All onboard were staff, technical staff, and support staff of the airline, heading to Pokhara for maintenance and repair work at the airline’s facility.
- Initial investigations suggest the aircraft veered off course immediately after takeoff, leading to the crash.
- The accident did not cause damage to surrounding areas due to the lack of nearby settlements.
- Local video footage showed the aircraft completely engulfed in flames.
DW News is a global news TV program broadcast by German public state-owned international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW).
AllSides Media Bias Rating: Center
https://www.allsides.com/news-source/deutsche-welle-media-bias
Official website: https://www.dw.com
Original video here.
This summary has been generated by AI.
Leave a Reply