We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
The twin engine aircraft departed Simara Airport at 1457LT on a schedule flight to Kathmandu with 10 people on board. Three minutes after takeoff, while climbing in marginal weather conditions, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Burja Lek located few km from the airport. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 10 occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, the visibility was estimated to be 5 km with low ceiling. Probable cause (official findings): Controlled flight into terrain a
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter · 10 fatalities