Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Nepal Plane Crash Caused by Incorrect Takeoff Speed Data
Imagine a plane taking off, but it got the wrong instructions.
The plane used these instructions, which were wrong, and it tried to go up too fast and too early, like trying to jump before you're ready.
This made it fall out of the sky.
Also, there were some mistakes in how the airline handled luggage.
The government wants all airlines to check their instructions to make sure this doesn't happen again.
A Saurya Airlines jet crashed in Nepal in July 2024 shortly after takeoff from Kathmandu.
Incorrect take-off speed figures in the aircraft's documentation caused the crash.
The aircraft suffered a 'deep stall' due to premature lift at low speed.
Investigation found negligence in how the airline handled cargo and baggage.
The government panel recommended airlines review speed cards and loading procedures.
- Who
- A CRJ-200LR aircraft owned by Saurya Airlines
- What
- A passenger plane crash in Nepal caused by incorrect takeoff speed information.
- When
- July 2024
- Where
- Nepal, shortly after takeoff from Kathmandu
- Why
- Incorrect take-off speed figures in the aircraft’s documentation.
Saurya Airlines
Government of Nepal
Actions After Report
Saurya Airlines
The airline will follow the recommendations.
Government of Nepal
Government has not reviewed the report and cannot comment.
- Airline
- Saurya Airlines
- Aircraft Type
- CRJ-200LR
- Location
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Fatalities
- 18
- Cause
- Incorrect speed data
- Survivor
- 1
