Loss of aircraft during investigation mission

No fatalities • Barse Dhuri, Nepal • Flight

An aircraft involved in a follow-up investigation for a previous crash has disappeared under unknown circumstances.

What happened

A flight involving personnel tasked with investigating a prior aviation accident has been lost. The aircraft, a Douglas DC-3 with registration 9N-AAH, crashed during its mission. This specific flight was being conducted to gather data regarding the wreckage of another incident that occurred on August 1st.

At this time, the exact circumstances surrounding the crash are not yet determined. The aircraft was a total loss following the impact. Information regarding the status of the occupants is currently unavailable, as their fate remains unknown.

Findings

The specific factors that led to the disappearance of the 9N-AAH have not been established by investigators. The incident occurred while the crew was actively engaged in the process of examining the site of a previous crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1962-08-26 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Barse Dhuri, Nepal?

An aircraft involved in a follow-up investigation for a previous crash has disappeared under unknown circumstances.

Were there any fatalities in the 1962-08-26 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1962-08-26 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration 9N-AAF, operated by Royal Nepal Airlines, at Barse Dhuri, Nepal.

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