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Pilot Survives Nepal Plane Crash, 18 Others Perish Amid Aviation Safety Concerns. The pilot is the only survivor of a tragic plane crash in Nepal and is currently hospitalized for treatment, BBC News reports. The Saurya Airlines test flight had 19 people on board, including technical staff and two crew members, all but the pilot perished. The country's aviation industry is criticized for its poor safety record, linked to unpredictable weather and inadequate regulations. The crash occurred just minutes after takeoff from Tribhuvan International Airport, heading towards Pokhara. Initial findings suggest the plane may have turned right instead of left shortly after takeoff, contributing to the crash. Rescue teams found the wreckage charred and blackened, with initial visuals showing the plane engulfed in flames. The victims included 17 Nepali nationals and one Yemeni engineer, highlighting the international impact of the tragedy. Witnesses reported hearing unusual cracking noises from the aircraft before the crash occurred. This incident adds to Nepal's history of deadly air crashes, including a major crash in 2023 that killed 72 people. The airline operates a small fleet of Bombardier CRJ-200 jets, serving five destinations within Nepal.
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