Today, a devastating plane crash in Nepal has claimed the lives of 18 people. The Saurya Airlines aircraft, which had 19 passengers and crew members on board, was involved in the tragic incident during its takeoff from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.

The plane was scheduled to fly to Pokhara for routine maintenance checks. According to airport officials, the aircraft skidded off the runway at approximately 11 am. It then crashed into a field located to the east of the runway and erupted into flames. Emergency responders arrived quickly to control the fire, which was producing thick black smoke visible from a distance.

The crash resulted in 18 fatalities, including both the technicians and the crew members aboard. The only survivor, the pilot, was transported to a nearby hospital for medical care. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and authorities are working to determine what led to the aircraft veering off course. The incident has cast a somber shadow over the local community and aviation industry.