Nepal Plane Crash: 18 Lives Lost, Pilot Survives in a Miraculous Escape
A tragic plane crash in Nepal involving a Saurya Airlines aircraft has claimed the lives of all 18 passengers, with the pilot being the lone survivor. The plane, en route to Pokhara, crashed shortly after takeoff from Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport. Nepal's challenging aviation safety track record comes under scrutiny as rescue operations continue.