Nepalese authorities recovered the black box from the Saurya Airlines aircraft crash site, which claimed 18 lives. An investigation team has 45 days to determine the cause. The sole survivor, the pilot, is in critical condition. The victims are being identified through post-mortem examinations, and their bodies will be released to families soon.
5 Key Points
- The black box from the Saurya Airlines crash was recovered and handed to an investigation team.
- The investigation team, led by former Civil Aviation Authority director Ratish Chandra Lal, has 45 days to complete their probe.
- The aircraft caught fire shortly after takeoff from Kathmandu, resulting in 18 fatalities.
- The sole survivor, Captain Manish Raj Shakya, is hospitalized in stable condition and able to speak despite being in the ICU.
- Victims, including two crew members, airline technical staff, and a family of three, are being identified, with bodies expected to be released on Friday.
