In a harrowing incident that has sent shockwaves across the globe, at least 18 people have perished in a plane crash in Nepal. The ill-fated SAA Airlines flight, carrying 17 company employees and two crew members, was on a test flight to the popular tourist destination of Pakara when it crashed during takeoff from the capital, Katmandu. Miraculously, the plane's Captain survived and was rushed to the hospital.