What happened
During a cargo operation from Kathmandu, an aircraft was performing a descent toward Lukla Airport from the south. While flying at an altitude of 11,600 feet, the flight encountered heavy cloud cover that significantly reduced visibility. During this phase of the descent, the aircraft collided with a mountain slope situated in the vicinity of the Lamjura Pass, within the Solukhumbu district.
Following the impact, the wreckage was located to the west of the Lukla airfield. The accident resulted in three fatalities, as all members of the crew perished in the crash.
Findings
- The crew was operating under conditions of poor visibility caused by cloud cover during the approach to the airport.