What happened
On a scheduled flight from Simara Airport to Kathmandu, a twin engine aircraft departed at 1457LT carrying 10 people. Shortly after the takeoff phase, approximately three minutes into the flight, the aircraft entered a climb through challenging weather conditions. During this ascent, the plane collided with the slope of Mt Burja Lek, which is situated a short distance from the departure airfield.
The impact caused the aircraft to disintegrate. There were 10 fatalities among the occupants, with no survivors reported from the wreckage. At the time of the collision, meteorological reports indicated a low ceiling and visibility of approximately 5 km.
Findings
- The accident occurred during the climb phase of flight.
- Marginal weather conditions and limited visibility contributed to the flight environment at the time of the impact.