Accident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft, operating a scheduled flight from Jumla to Surkhet, crashed into a mountain slope approximately 10 kilometers from its destination. All four occupants—two pilots and two passengers—were killed in the impact.
Flight History
The flight departed Jumla at 1404 local time on a 25-minute journey to Surkhet. While descending toward Surkhet, the flight crew encountered poor visibility attributed to adverse weather conditions. At an altitude of 6,500 feet, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain and crashed.
Investigation Findings
According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was controlled flight into terrain after the crew descended below the minimum prescribed altitude in poor visibility.