Jomsom - Kathmandu
Flight / Schedule
Jomsom - Kathmandu
Aircraft
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin OtterRegistration
9N-RF9
MSN
102
Year of Manufacture
1968
Operator
Nepalese ArmyDate
February 27, 1970 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Jomsom Dhawalagiri
Region
Asia • Nepal
Narrative Report
On February 27, 1970 at 12:00 AM, Jomsom - Kathmandu experienced a crash involving De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, operated by Nepalese Army, with the event recorded near Jomsom Dhawalagiri.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
5 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 4 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 20.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 4, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed in unknown circumstances while taking off from Jomsom Airport. A passenger was killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration 9N-RF9, MSN 102, year of manufacture 1968.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
0
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed in unknown circumstances while taking off from Jomsom Airport. A passenger was killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
4
Estimated Survivors
4
Fatality Rate
20.0%
Known people on board: 5
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Jomsom - Kathmandu
Operator
Nepalese ArmyFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • Nepal