Twin Otter Mountain Strike During Descent to Bhojpur (9N-ABH)

Incident Overview and Casualties A Twin Otter aircraft collided with a mountain slope located a few kilometers from Bhojpur while descending in marginal weather conditions. The accident resulted in the deaths of all three crew members and 12 passengers. Eight additional individuals on board were injured. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the crew initiated the descent prematurely. This early descent caused the aircraft to descend below the minimum descent altitude (MDA), leading to the collision with the mountain slope. The source does not provide the aircraft registration, specific date, operator, or exact location beyond the general area near Bhojpur.