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Mountain Collision During Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara (9N-ACC)

Ghorepani, NepalFlight

On August 21, 1998, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration 9N-ACC) operated by Lumbini Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Ghorepani, Nepal in flight. 18 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft carrying 18 people crashed into a mountain slope while en route from Jomsom to Pokhara, killing all on board.

Incident Overview On 1110 local time, a twin-engine aircraft departed Jomsom Airport for a scheduled 20-minute flight to Pokhara. The aircraft was carrying 15 passengers and three crew members, totaling 18 occupants. During the flight, the aircraft was cruising at an altitude of 10,500 feet in good weather conditions. While in flight, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain. The wreckage was located two days after the accident. All 18 occupants were killed in the incident. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, operator, or the probable cause of the accident.

Controlled flight into terrain

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