On January 17, 1999, a Cessna 208A Caravan (registration 9N-ADA) operated by Necon Air was involved in an aviation accident near Jumla, Nepal during takeoff. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew failed to follow the pre-takeoff checklist; the takeoff procedure was initiated with the flaps retracted in the full up position; the pilot-in-command started rotation at an insufficient speed; the aircraft stalled during initial climb with… 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.
After takeoff from Jumla Airport, a single-engine aircraft climbed to 450 feet, rolled left, and crashed in a field. Five occupants were killed and seven injured.
Accident Summary
Following takeoff from Jumla Airport en route to Nepalgunj, the single-engine aircraft reached an altitude of 450 feet. The aircraft then rolled to the left, entered an uncontrolled descent, and subsequently crashed in a field near the airport. The accident resulted in the deaths of one pilot and four passengers, while seven other occupants sustained injuries.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation identified several findings related to the probable cause. The crew failed to follow the pre-takeoff checklist. The takeoff procedure was initiated with the flaps retracted in the full up position. The pilot-in-command began rotation at an insufficient speed. The aircraft stalled during the initial climb, and the distance between the aircraft and the ground was insufficient to allow for recovery. Additionally, winds of 25 to 35 knots were gusting at the time of the accident.