In a devastating incident at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, a small plane operated by Saurya Airlines met with a fatal accident during takeoff. Reports confirm that the aircraft, carrying two crew members and 17 technicians destined for Pokhara, crashed after skidding off the runway.Authorities have recovered at least 18 bodies from the wreckage, highlighting the severity of the crash. The aircraft caught fire upon impact, prompting a swift response from emergency teams who managed to extinguish the flames. Pilot was successfully rescued and is currently receiving medical attention at a nearby hospital.Details from airport security chief Arjun Chand Thakuri revealed that the incident occurred when the plane veered off the runway and plunged into a field to the east. The cause of the crash is under investigation, with authorities and aviation experts working to ascertain the factors leading to this tragic event.