Nepal plane accident.
Kathmandu: Shocking reports have emerged about what happened before the plane crashed in Nepal. Let us tell you that there was only one survivor in this accident and he is the pilot of the plane, Captain Manish Raj Shakya, who miraculously was able to get out safely from the cockpit separation before the plane caught fire. This information was given in the news published in the media on Thursday. 18 people died in the plane that crashed after flying in Nepal.
The Saurya Airlines Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft caught fire shortly after takeoff from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Wednesday. It had 19 people on board, including two crew members, airline technical staff and a child and his mother. The plane had flown to Pokhara International Airport for routine repair service. Officials said 15 people died on the spot while three succumbed during treatment.
Fire broke out after collision with container
Airport security personnel said that when the plane skidded off the runway and hit the container, the front part of the cockpit got stuck in it while the rest of the plane fell to the other side of the ground. Meanwhile, the plane caught fire and the lives of the passengers were in danger. TIA Security Office chief and Deputy Inspector General Ram Dutt Joshi said that Captain Shakya (37) was rescued from the container inside the airport premises. ‘The Rising Nepal’ newspaper quoted DIG Joshi, “We rescued Captain Shakya from inside the container.” He said that doctors are examining his brain injuries.
He is currently undergoing treatment at Kathmandu Medical College (KMC). KMC sources said that Captain Shakya was not burnt in the fire but he has suffered many internal injuries and doctors are preparing to perform surgery on his broken bones. To pay tribute to the 18 people killed in the plane crash, the Nepal government on Thursday declared a day of state mourning. During this time the national flag will remain half-mast. (Language)
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