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Aircraft Crash in Dulikhel, Nepal (9N-RF10)

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On September 13, 1972, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 9N-RF10) operated by Nepalese Army was involved in an aviation accident near Dulikhel, Nepal in flight. 31 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A low-flying aircraft struck power cables shortly after takeoff from Panchkhal Army Reserve, stalled, and crashed in a field in Dulikhel, killing all 31 occupants.

Incident Overview A few minutes after departing Panchkhal Army Reserve, the crew reported limited visibility. While cruising at low altitude, the aircraft struck power cables, entered a stall, and crashed into a field in Dulikhel, approximately 20 km southeast of Katmandu-Tribhuvan Airport. The aircraft was destroyed, and all 31 occupants were killed. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date is provided in the source material. ## Outcome The crash resulted in the total loss of the aircraft and the deaths of all 31 people on board. The incident occurred in a field in Dulikhel, Nepal.

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