What happened
During an approach to Bharatpur Airport, the flight crew encountered adverse weather conditions while descending toward the airfield. While navigating the descent, the aircraft struck the side of a rocky peak. The impact occurred roughly 6.5 km before reaching the threshold of runway 15. The collision resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft.
All 19 people on board, including the crew and passengers, were killed in the accident.
Findings
- The aircraft was operating in poor weather conditions during the descent phase.
- The flight path intersected with a rocky slope approximately 6.5 km from the destination runway.