Plane crash highlights dangers of homes near airports « Khabarhub

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KATHMANDU: On Wednesday morning, as people were heading to work after breakfast, a Saurya Air plane crashed near a residential area in Kathmandu.

The incident occurred shortly after the plane took off from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).

Local residents initially thought there had been an earthquake because their houses were shaking violently.

It was only when they walked outside that they realized the cause of the disturbance was not an earthquake, but a plane crash.

The plane, which was carrying technicians and engineers from Kathmandu to Pokhara, crashed at 11:11 am.

The crash killed 18 people, including co-pilot Sushant Katuwal.

Captain Manish Ratna Shakya, the sole survivor, is currently receiving medical treatment.

The crash has left local residents deeply shocked and saddened.

Eyewitnesses and local residents have expressed outrage, blaming the tragedy on inadequate government mechanisms and demanding that civil aviation authorities take responsibility.

Khabarhub spoke to locals at the crash site to gauge their reactions and concerns.

The fire brigade arrived too late: Phuyal

Sevantha Phuyal, businessman.

The negligence of the Nepalese government, and in particular the Nepal Civil Aviation Authority, was evident yesterday.

We were confronted with a terrifying incident that seemed like something out of a movie.

It was surreal, almost as if it was staged. The large crowd arrived at the scene as soon as the plane crashed.

Some people started taking pictures and videos. For some it was just an accident; for the families involved it was unimaginably painful.

They saw three people being hacked to pieces before their eyes, amid the raging fire.

The flames consumed everything, if only someone could have intervened, lives might have been saved.

If more personnel had been deployed or if the gate had been opened, it might have been possible to save the prisoners. Instead, we could only watch the tragic scene of people burning in the fire and struggling with death.

After the fire was extinguished, several victims were found headless.

The co-pilot, in uniform, was seen burning. If the gate had been opened earlier, the fire might have been contained more effectively.

When I worked at an airport in Turkey, I saw first-hand how important timely response is.

The fire brigade arrived here 45 minutes after the fire started. By then the passengers had already been burned and the plane was more than half destroyed.

I was shocked by the inadequate rescue mechanisms at our international airport.

The situation was far from acceptable. Even if there were no accidents at the airport, what do they consider when building an airport?

Shouldn’t there be accessible roads to all areas? The site was almost inaccessible, as if it was in a remote location.

What did the employees see when the plane crashed immediately after take-off?

Although the victims were not my family, they were Nepalese compatriots. This incident is deeply saddening.

To prevent such tragedies in the future, we must establish a more effective rescue system without delays.

There must be enough fire engines and preparation must be better.

The anxiety and sleeplessness experienced by children and the elderly in the community highlights the urgent need for improvement.

Don’t buy a house near the airport: Thapa

Krishna Thapa

I used to sit at the airport and watch the planes. From a distance they looked like little dots in the sky and I often wondered what it would be like to see one up close.

I have lived here for 13 years and never thought the airport would be such a risk until today when I felt like I was being mugged.

The airport is much more dangerous than I thought. With only two flights a week the noise was so bad I couldn’t sleep that night.

The constant roar of the planes is nerve-wracking. My advice: no one should buy or build homes near the airport. Watching planes can be entertaining, but the noise and danger are not worth it.

On Wednesday, while I was at work, the accident happened. It was chaotic.

A loud explosion made us fear an earthquake. People ran out of their homes, only to see flames and smoke at the airport.

Because of the shaking of the houses, everyone initially thought there had been an earthquake.

In reality, the plane had crashed at the airport and broken into two pieces. The fire was enormous, leaving no chance of the passengers surviving.

No settlements are allowed to be built near the airport: Sah

Radha Devi Sah

How can an iron plane suddenly split into two? The weakness of the plane was shocking. I was so shocked by the sight that I left immediately.

The government should never have allowed settlements to be built around the airport.

When we bought our land here, there were very few flights and no indication that it would be unsafe to live near the airport.

But with more people travelling abroad and more domestic flights, the situation has changed dramatically.

The government should have prevented construction in these areas given the current circumstances. Imagine the damage if a plane had crashed directly into a house!

What will the government do if a plane crashes into houses where people are just living their lives, not even on the plane?

I built my house eight years ago near the airport. On Wednesday morning, while I was cooking in the kitchen, I heard a deafening sound, like a bomb exploding.

The ground shook and all the furniture in the house vibrated as if there had been an earthquake.

When I looked outside, I saw a cloud of smoke in the sky. Locals rushed to the scene of the accident and the army, police and fire brigade arrived to begin the rescue operation. I even saw the pilot being thrown out.

I couldn’t sleep all night: Rai

Desh Kumari Rai

When I came home from work in the morning and was just about to start cooking, I heard a buzzing sound.

I went outside because I thought there might be a gas leak or something nearby.

To my horror, the sky was completely black with smoke. I ran forward, my heart pounding with fear.

The plane had split into two pieces. One part was in flames and another part was also on fire.

There was only one fire truck on the scene and it took a huge effort to extinguish the fires.

I couldn’t stand to watch for long, so I went back home. I couldn’t eat or cook.

Because I saw so many people die in front of my house in one fell swoop, I couldn’t eat anymore.

My brother didn’t eat either. No one in the house could eat or sleep that night.

The thought of those burning in the fire kept us awake and anxious.

I feel overwhelmed with sadness and deeply confused. Sometimes I feel so confused and emotional that I don’t want to live in this area anymore.

This part of the city, behind the airport, feels very unsafe.

The area is known for thefts and robberies and compared to the airport itself the area seems neglected.

There is minimal security here and although I was scared, I had no choice but to stay.

The government seems indifferent to the problems of its citizens. I had hoped that new leaders would address these problems, but they seem to be even worse than the old ones.

When will we get a leader who is truly committed to the rights and safety of the people?

I am old now and I hope that my grandchildren will have a better future with good leadership.

The plane should not have flown: Rai

Yuvraj Rai

I opened a supermarket and snack bar here about four months ago. Kathmandu is a hub for people from all over the country, but it is also quite a busy area.

The international airport should be located in a more spacious area, where there are no residential areas.

I moved to Kathmandu to send my children to school. Despite the challenges, I had no choice but to stay here.

We are grateful that we have a place to rest, even if it is not ideal.

After the plane crash on Wednesday, many thoughts raced through my mind. The lack of an effective response mechanism in our country became painfully clear.

Why did CAAN decide to send a plane to Pokhara for repairs? Shouldn’t a technical team be sent to the location of the damaged plane?

It is important to evaluate and resolve such issues on the spot, rather than sending another aircraft.

The head of the Authority bears a great deal of responsibility for this oversight.

The consequences of this decision were serious. The pilot’s experience did not prevent the tragedy.

Lives were lost, leaving deep, incurable wounds to families and relatives. Such accidents are also a loss to the state.

In addition, the involvement of the technical team was compromised, which made the tragedy even greater.

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