Agni Air Dornier 228 crash near Kathmandu

14 fatalities • Kathmandu, Nepal

A Dornier 228 operated by Agni Air crashed into terrain 20 miles south of Kathmandu-Tribhuvan Airport, resulting in 14 fatalities.

What happened

On August 24, 2010, at approximately 7:30 AM local time, an Agorest Air Dornier 228 crashed into terrain near Kathmandu, Nepal. The aircraft, registration 9N-AHE, was en route from Kathmandu-Tribhuvan Airport (KTM) to Lukla-Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA) when it impacted the ground roughly 20 miles south of the departure airport.

The accident resulted in 14 fatal injuries to the passengers and crew on board. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact.

Probable cause

not provided

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Aug 2010 DORNIER 228 101 accident near Kathmandu, Nepal?

A Dornier 228 operated by Agni Air crashed into terrain 20 miles south of Kathmandu-Tribhuvan Airport, resulting in 14 fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Aug 2010 DORNIER 228 101 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 14 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Aug 2010 involved a DORNIER 228 101, operated by Agni Air, at Kathmandu, Nepal.

What was the probable cause of the accident?