Kathmandu: What happened before the plane crashed in Nepal, this shocking report has come to the fore. Let us tell you that only one person survived 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.
Saurya Airlines’ Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft caught fire shortly after taking off from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Wednesday. There were 19 people on board, including two crew members, technical staff of the airline and a child and his mother. The plane had flown to Pokhara International Airport for regular repair service. Officials said that 15 people died on the spot while three died during treatment.
Fire broke out after hitting the container
Airport security personnel said that when the plane slipped from the runway and hit the container, the front part of the cockpit got stuck in it while the rest of the plane fell on 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 the injuries to his brain.
He is currently undergoing treatment at Kathmandu Medical College (KMC). KMC sources said that Captain Shakya was not burnt by the fire but he has suffered many internal injuries and doctors are preparing to perform surgery on his broken bones. The Nepal government on Thursday declared a day of state mourning to pay tribute to the 18 people killed in the plane crash. During this period, the national flag will fly at half-mast.
