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Aircraft Collision with Radio Antenna on VFR Approach to Kathmandu-Tribhuvan Airport (9N-AEG)

Kathmandu-Tribhuvan, NepalLanding (descent or approach)

On September 5, 1999, an Avro 748 (registration 9N-AEG) operated by Necon Air was involved in an aviation accident near Kathmandu-Tribhuvan, Nepal during landing or approach. 15 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Collision with obstacle on a VFR approach in limited visibility. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft struck a 100-foot radio antenna on a hill during a VFR approach to Kathmandu-Tribhuvan Airport in low cloud and limited visibility, crashing 7 km short of runway 02. All 15 occupants were involved.

Incident Overview and Approach Conditions The aircraft was on a visual flight rules (VFR) approach to Kathmandu-Tribhuvan Airport when the crew encountered limited visibility caused by a low cloud layer. The source does not identify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or date of the event. ## Collision and Crash Sequence During the final approach, at an altitude of about 6,000 feet, the aircraft collided with a radio antenna that was 100 feet high. The antenna was located on the top of a hill and was owned by the Nepalese National Broadcasting Company. Following the collision, the aircraft went out of control and crashed seven kilometers short of runway 02. ## Occupants and Official Findings The source states that all 15 occupants were involved, without specifying injuries or fatalities. The official probable cause was identified as a collision with an obstacle on a VFR approach in limited visibility.

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