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Nepal’s aviation tragedies: 108 crashes in seven decades claim 959 lives

KATHMANDU, July 26: Nepal has a long history of air accidents, with the first recorded incident occurring on 30 August 1955, in Simara, which resulted in the deaths of two crew members. The most recent tragedy took place on July 24, 2024, when a Saurya Airlines plane crashed at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), claiming the lives of 18 out of 19 passengers on board.
Nepal’s aviation tragedies: 108 crashes in seven decades claim 959 lives


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Published On: October 19, 2023 09:40 AM NPT

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Published On: October 16, 2023 12:45 PM NPT

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Published On: October 12, 2023 09:00 PM NPT

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