Accident Details
The twin-engine aircraft departed Jomsom Airport at 0941 local time for a planned 25-minute flight to Pokhara. While descending toward Pokhara Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions characterized by low clouds. At an altitude of 4,600 feet, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located 6 kilometers southwest of the airport, near the village of Kristi Nachnechaur. The impact forces totally destroyed the aircraft. There was no post-crash fire.
Aircraft and Occupants
The flight carried three crew members and 15 passengers. The passengers included 13 German nationals, one American, and one British national. All 18 occupants were killed in the crash.
Investigation and Probable Cause
Investigation into the accident concluded with a probable cause determination. The official finding stated that the accident was a controlled flight into terrain, resulting from the crew descending too low in poor visibility without maintaining visual clearance with the ground.