What happened
During a supply mission intended for the Swiss Dhaulagiri Expedition in the Himalaya Mountain Range, an aircraft experienced a crash during its takeoff roll. The flight was transitioning from the Damboch Pass toward its home base located in Pokhara. Upon impact, the propeller and the right wing of the aircraft sustained significant damage.
Although the two crew members escaped the accident without any injuries, the aircraft could not be recovered immediately and was left at the crash site. The wreckage is situated at an altitude of approximately 5,200 meters. In 1998, a group from Switzerland traveled back to the location to retrieve the plane for repatriation to Switzerland.
Findings
Preliminary assessments suggest that the accident was triggered by a technical issue occurring during the takeoff phase.