What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from Kathmandu Airport, a single-engine airplane experienced a loss of control. The aircraft descended into a nearby cornfield, where it was consumed by a post-crash fire. There were no survivors among the five fatalities on board.
Findings
Investigations into the accident revealed that the pilot did not remove a ground lock pin from one of the ailerons before takeoff. This failure to remove the aileron lock pin prevented proper control surface movement, leading to the loss of aircraft stability during the climb.