A plane slips off the runway and crashes in Nepal, killing 18 people and injuring a pilot

A plane crashed during takeoff from Nepal’s capital, resulting in 18 fatalities and one injured pilot. The bodies have been taken for autopsy. The flight was heading from Kathmandu to Pokhara. The cause of the crash is unknown. Despite low visibility, it was not raining at the time. The incident occurred at Tribhuvan International Airport, which is known for its challenging conditions. In previous crashes at the airport, misalignment with the runway and foggy conditions were cited as factors.