Fatal aircraft crash near Dulikhel, Nepal

31 fatalities • Dulikhel, Nepal • Flight

An aircraft crashed in a field near Dulikhel after striking power lines during low-altitude flight, resulting in the deaths of all 31 people on board.

What happened

Shortly after departing from the Panchkhal Army Reserve, the flight encountered conditions of restricted visibility. While operating at a low altitude, the aircraft collided with electrical power cables. This impact led to an aerodynamic stall, causing the plane to descend into a field situated in Dulikhel, approximately 20 kilometers southeast of Katmandu-Tribhuvan Airport.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were no survivors among the 31 fatalities recorded during the accident.

Findings

The crew was operating in an environment with limited visibility at the time of the incident.
The primary factor leading to the crash was the collision with power cables during low-altitude flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck power lines while flying at a low altitude in limited visibility, causing a stall and subsequent crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1972-09-13 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Dulikhel, Nepal?

An aircraft crashed in a field near Dulikhel after striking power lines during low-altitude flight, resulting in the deaths of all 31 people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1972-09-13 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 31 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1972-09-13 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 9N-RF10, operated by Nepalese Army, at Dulikhel, Nepal.

What was the probable cause of the accident?