Surkhet - Simikot

On May 30, 2017 at 12:10 PM, Surkhet - Simikot experienced a crash involving PZL-Mielec AN-28, operated by Nepalese Army, with the event recorded near Bajura Seti.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

3 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 33.3%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The crew departed Surkhet on a flight to Simikot but was unable to land at Simikot due to high winds and diverted to Bajura Airfield. Upon arrival, the twin engine aircraft crashed and came to rest upside down. The captain was killed and both other crew members were seriously injured.

Aircraft reference details include registration NA-048, MSN AJE003-02, year of manufacture 2004.