In Kathmandu, Nepal, on July 24, 2024, a fatal jet disaster happened at Tribhuvan International Airport.
A Pokhara-bound Saurya Airlines aircraft crashed during takeoff. Eighteen persons were killed when the aeroplane, carrying nineteen people, went off the runway and caught fire.
The only person to survive this horrific mishap was the pilot.
Causes of Frequent Air Accidents in Nepal
The distinct topography and climate of Nepal present serious difficulties for aviation safety.
The country’s hilly landscape and abrupt weather patterns make for dangerous flying conditions. In addition, a number of factors raise the likelihood of air accidents:
Ageing Fleet: A large number of Nepal’s fleet’s aircraft are antiquated and devoid of contemporary safety measures.
Limited Infrastructure: Inadequate navigational aids and short runways are common features of airports.
Poor Training: It’s possible that crew members and pilots don’t have enough training to deal with challenging circumstances.
Poor Maintenance: Technical problems may result from maintenance procedures that do not adhere to international standards.
Preventive Actions
In order to mitigate the likelihood of said incidents, the ensuing actions are imperative:
Modernising the Fleet: Purchasing safer, more recent aircraft with cutting-edge technology.
Enhancing weather monitoring systems, providing improved navigational aids, and improving runway conditions are all examples of upgrading airport infrastructure.
Strict Training Programs: Making sure crew members and pilots receive comprehensive training, especially when operating in hazardous conditions.
Tight Maintenance Protocols: Implementing global best practices for routine, in-depth aviation maintenance.
Famous Aircraft Accidents
India
- Air India Express Flight 1344 (2020): The flight overshot the runway at Calicut International Airport, resulting in 21 fatalities.
- Air India Flight 182 (1985): A bomb exploded on board, causing the aircraft to crash into the Atlantic Ocean, killing all 329 people.
United States
- American Airlines Flight 587 (2001): Crashed shortly after takeoff from JFK Airport in New York, killing all 260 people on board and five on the ground.
- United Airlines Flight 93 (2001): Hijacked during the 9/11 attacks, it crashed into a field in Pennsylvania, killing all 44 people on board.
In summary
The recent Saurya Airlines flight disaster emphasises how urgently Nepal’s aviation industry needs to implement better safety protocols.
Nepal can considerably lower the frequency of these terrible incidents by updating its fleet, improving its infrastructure, improving its training initiatives, and making sure that stringent maintenance procedures are followed.
These actions are essential to protecting the lives of both passengers and crew members as well as guaranteeing future aviation safety.
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