PLANE INFERNO Horror moment jet plummets into the ground & blows up after failed take-off killing 18 & leaving pilot the only survivor

THIS is the horrifying moment a plane crashes in Nepal before blowing up and bursting into flames - leaving 18 people dead.

Chilling footage captured the passenger jet nosediving towards the ground after a failed take-off that killed everyone on board but the pilot

The jet hurtles towards the ground just seconds after take-off
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The jet hurtles towards the ground just seconds after take-offCredit: VIRAL PRESS
The passenger plane explodes as it collides with the runway
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The passenger plane explodes as it collides with the runwayCredit: Viral press
The burning wreckage was quickly surrounded by people trying to rescue those trapped inside the plane
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The burning wreckage was quickly surrounded by people trying to rescue those trapped inside the planeCredit: X
The wreckage of the plane after it skidded off a runway in Nepal
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The wreckage of the plane after it skidded off a runway in NepalCredit: Getty

Heart-stopping footage shows the aircraft uncontrollably spiralling towards a gorge in Kathmandu just moments after it took off from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).

The Saurya Airlines jet slams into the ground, erupting into a fireball as it skids along the eastern side of the runway.

Thick, black smoke can be seen billowing from the plane as onlookers gasp in disbelief.

The aircraft was heading from Kathmandu to the resort town of Pokhara when it crashed on Wednesday morning, Nepal Television reports.Most of the 19 people onboard were airline employees, officials say.

The sole survivor, Captain MR Shakya, has been rushed to Kathmandu Medical College Hospital, a TIA spokesperson said.

He injured his eye in the crash but - miraculously - his wounds are not life-threatening.

The co-pilot was found dead, say reports.Out of the 17 passengers on board, 16 were from Nepal with only one female passenger.

The recovered bodies have been taken to TU Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu for autopsies.Horror images show the scorched remains of the small plane surrounded by emergency workers and shocked witnesses.

Onlookers were seen scrambling across a field where the plane came down to help search for survivors.

Saurya Airlines typically use the Bombardier CRJ 200 on all domestic routes.

Investigations into what caused the plane to crash onto the runway are ongoing.

Initial reports point towards the flight suffering a runway excursion on takeoff, officials said.

The airport has been closed as emergency services and the Nepalese military help to clear the wreckage.

The moment the plane hurtles towards the ground
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The moment the plane hurtles towards the groundCredit: Viral Press
A trail of black smoke can be seen as the aircraft erupts in a fireball
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A trail of black smoke can be seen as the aircraft erupts in a fireballCredit: Viral Press
The plane was on fire for some time before rescuers safely put it out
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The plane was on fire for some time before rescuers safely put it outCredit: AFP
Rescuers and locals scrambled to the crash site to try to recover the bodies of those caught up in the crash
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Rescuers and locals scrambled to the crash site to try to recover the bodies of those caught up in the crashCredit: Ratopati
Soldiers were seen carrying people away on stretchers
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Soldiers were seen carrying people away on stretchersCredit: Getty

It comes as the European Union has banned all Nepalese carriers from flying over its airspace over recent safety concerns.

The country suffers from a poor safety record due to a lack of training for pilots and dwindling maintenance.

The weather and rocky terrain can also cause havoc for even the most experienced pilots.

At least 12 fatal jet crashes have been recorded in the Himalayan region since 2010.Horror images show the scorched remains of the small plane surrounded by emergency workers and shocked witnessesNepal's largest crash in recent years came in January 2023 when 69 passengers and crew were killed in a horror accident.

The Yeti Airlines service crashed while landing at Pokhara with a chilling video showing passengers on board just moments before the crash.

Nepal's chilling history with aviation disasters

NEPAL is one of the most dangerous countries to fly an aircraft in with a number of major safety concerns posing issues for even the most experienced pilots.

Almost 380 people have been killed in 19 air disasters in Nepal in the last 25 years - here is a list of the horror crashes.

JULY 24, 2024 - At least 18 people killed after a failed takeoff from Kathmandu airport caused the plane to crash into the runway and explode into a fireball

JULY 11, 2023 - Six people killed in a helicopter crash in central Nepal after setting off from a mountainous region near Mount Everest

JAN 15, 2023 - All 72 passengers onboard a twin-engine ATR 72 jet were found dead after the plane crashed in Pokhara

MAY 29, 2022 - Sixteen Nepalis, four Indians and two Germans all died just 15 minutes after they took off from Pokhara

FEB 27, 2019 - A fatal helicopter crash in bad weather in eastern Nepal, killing all seven people on board

MARCH 12, 2018 - Bad weather caused an aircraft in Kathmandu to crash land leaving 51 people dead out of 71 passengers

FEB 24, 2016 - A small plane crashed in bad weather killing all 23 people on board in a flight to western Nepal

FEB 16, 2014 - Eighteen people died after a crash in adverse weather conditions

SEPT 28, 2012 - A small plane hit a bird mid-flight before crashing shortly after takeoff in Kathmandu leaving killing 19 dead including seven Brits

SEPT 25, 2011 - A plane heading to Mount Everest crashed in poor weather near Kathmandu, killing all 19 people

DEC 16, 2010 - Twenty two people died after a plane crashed into the Himalayan foothills of east Nepal

AUG 24, 2010 - Bad weather caused a fatal crash that left fourteen people killed

OCT 8, 2008 - A plane collided with the remote mountains of northeast Nepal killing at least 18 people

MARCH 4, 2008 - A tragic helicopter crash left 10 people dead

JUNE 21, 2006 - A Twin Otter passenger plane crashed minutes before landing killing all nine people on board.

MAY 25, 2004 - Three people travelling towards Mount Everest were killed in a crash

AUG 22, 2002 - A tourist plane smashed into a mountain after the pilot was left with poor visibility, resulting in 18 deaths

JULY 17, 2002 - Four people died after a twin-engined aircraft crashed into a mountain in west Nepal minutes before it was due to land.

JULY 27, 2000 - Twenty five people on board a jet tragically lost their lives

Fire crews were seen extinguishing the burning jet
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Fire crews were seen extinguishing the burning jetCredit: AFP
Thick, black plumes of smoke erupted over Kathmandu as the plane smashed into the ground
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Thick, black plumes of smoke erupted over Kathmandu as the plane smashed into the groundCredit: Nepal Police
Emergency crews - including the military - seen clearing the wreckage
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Emergency crews - including the military - seen clearing the wreckageCredit: Nepal Police
Stunned onlookers gather round the crash site
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Stunned onlookers gather round the crash siteCredit: X
Smoke was seen rising from Tribhuvan International Airport
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Smoke was seen rising from Tribhuvan International Airport

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