Eighteen people were killed in a plane crash in Nepal on Wednesday. Only the pilot survived the crash. Immediately after takeoff, the crew of a Nepalese airline lost control of the plane. Eyewitnesses filmed the impact (see video above).
The Sarya Airlines plane crashed at Kathmandu airport around 11:15 a.m. (7:30 a.m. EDT) on Wednesday morning, the Nepalese military said. The flight was for technical or maintenance purposes, Gyanendra Bhul of the Nepal Civil Aviation Authority told AFP. Neither Bhul nor the police spokesman could say what nationality the foreigner killed in the crash was.
Plane burned down to scaffolding
The plane was flying to Pokhara, a major tourist center in the Himalayan state. The news portal “Khabarhub” reported that the plane skidded on the tarmac and then caught fire. Army footage from the accident site showed the fuselage of the plane had fallen apart and burned down to the scaffolding.
Poor security at Nepalese airlines
Nepal’s aviation industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years. However, given the inadequate training and maintenance, safety is poor. The European Union has banned all airlines from Nepal from operating in the EU due to safety concerns. This means that no aircraft from the Himalayan state are allowed to take off or land in Europe.
Nepal also has some of the most difficult runways in the world, which can be a challenge for even experienced pilots. In addition, the mountainous country has very changeable weather, making for treacherous flying conditions.
Source: Krone
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