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Pilots mistakenly cut power leading to Nepal plane crash that killed 72 people – report

A passenger plane with 19 people onboard crashed Wednesday just after taking off from Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, killing 18 people and injuring the pilot.

Al Jazeera

A doctor at Kathmandu Medical College Hospital told The Associated Press that the plane's pilot sustained injuries to his eyes, but said his life was not in danger.

The Associated Press

The plane, operated by Nepal's Saurya Airlines, had been carrying two crew members and 17 technicians to Pokhara airport for regular maintenance.

Reuters

According to an initial assessment, the head of Tribhuvan International Airport said the plane had flown in the wrong direction, adding, "As soon as it took off, it turned right, [when it] should have turned left."

BBC News

The Tribhuvan International Airport — situated on top of a plateau surrounded by deep gorges and valleys — is one of the most dangerous airports in the world.

NDTV

Nepal: Plane Crash Kills 18, Pilot Lone Survivor

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