Cargo flight crash near Kathmandu-Tribhuvan Airport

5 fatalities • Kathmandu-Tribhuvan, Nepal • Takeoff (climb)

A cargo aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Kathmandu, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members on board.

What happened

A cargo flight operating from Kathmandu-Tribhuvan Airport toward Sharjah, via New Delhi, crashed shortly after departure. The aircraft was transporting 21 tons of woolen carpets at the time of the accident. Following takeoff from runway 20, the aircraft began its climb; however, the crew did not maintain sufficient altitude during the ascent.

During the climb, the aircraft collided with the slope of Mt Champadevi, situated approximately 11 km southwest of the airport. The impact caused the aircraft to disintegrate. There were five fatalities among the crew members, with no survivors reported.

Findings

The aircraft was unable to clear the terrain due to insufficient altitude during the initial climb phase.

Probable cause

The crew failed to maintain the necessary altitude required to clear the nearby mountain terrain during takeoff.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1999-07-07 Boeing 727-200 accident near Kathmandu-Tribhuvan, Nepal?

A cargo aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Kathmandu, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1999-07-07 Boeing 727-200 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1999-07-07 involved a Boeing 727-200, registration VT-LCI, operated by Hinduja Cargo Services, at Kathmandu-Tribhuvan, Nepal.

What was the probable cause of the accident?