Nepal Plane Crash Survivor Moves to General Ward as Probe Begins

Captain Manish Raj Shakya, the sole survivor of a fatal plane crash in Nepal, has been moved to a general ward following his health improvement. The crash involved a Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft, resulting in 18 fatalities. An investigation commission has been formed to prevent future accidents.

Captain Manish Raj Shakya, the lone survivor of a deadly plane crash in Nepal that killed 18 others, has been transferred to a general ward from the ICU as his health shows signs of improvement, according to media reports on Friday.

The Pokhara-bound Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft of Saurya Airlines, carrying 19 people, including two crew members, caught fire shortly after takeoff from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Wednesday.

Authorities confirmed that 15 people died instantly, while three succumbed to their injuries during treatment. Captain Shakya, 37, was rescued from the crash site and is currently in stable condition, being monitored by a team of neurology and orthopaedic specialists.

A five-member probe commission has been set up to investigate the crash and provide recommendations within 45 days to avoid future incidents. Meanwhile, Saurya Airlines has promised full support to the victims' families.

(With inputs from agencies.)