Lukla - Kathmandu

On September 26, 1992 at 12:00 AM, Lukla - Kathmandu experienced a crash involving Harbin Yunsunji Y-12, operated by Nepal Airways, with the event recorded near Lukla-Tenzing-Hillary Sagarmatha.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

14 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 14 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 12, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is other causes. During the takeoff roll at Lukla-Tenzing-Hillary Airport, at a speed of 85 knots, the nose gear collapsed. Out of control, the aircraft veered off runway and came to rest in a ditch. All 14 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration 9N-ACI, MSN 0069, year of manufacture 1992.