Buddha Air Hawker Beechcraft 1900D crash near Bishankhunarayan

19 fatalities • Bishankhunarayan, Nepal

A scheduled sightseeing flight operated by Buddha Air crashed near Bishankhunarayan, Nepal, resulting in the loss of all on board.

What happened

On September 25, 2011, at approximately 0734 local time, a Hawker Beechcraft 1900D, registration 9N-AEK, crashed near the village of Bishankhunarayan, Nepal. The aircraft, operated by Buddha Air as flight 103, was conducting a scheduled sightseeing tour. The flight had departed from Tribhuvan International Airport (VNKT) in Kathmandu and was in the process of returning to the same airport when the accident occurred. The crash resulted in 19 fatalities, including all 3 crewmembers and 16 passengers.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Sep 2011 BEECH 1900 D accident near Bishankhunarayan, Nepal?

A scheduled sightseeing flight operated by Buddha Air crashed near Bishankhunarayan, Nepal, resulting in the loss of all on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Sep 2011 BEECH 1900 D accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 19 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Sep 2011 involved a BEECH 1900 D, operated by Buddha Air, at Bishankhunarayan, Nepal.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided source material.

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