Crash of a Douglas DC-3D in Hetauda: 35 killed
Date & Time:
Jul 12, 1969
Operator:
Registration:
9N-AAP
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Kathmandu - Simara
MSN:
42956
YOM:
1946
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
32
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
35
Circumstances:
While cruising at an altitude of 7,300 feet in clouds, the twin engine airplane struck a tree located on the top of a hill and crashed in flames near the Sambri River. All 35 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain. At the time of the accident, the visibility was nil due to low clouds and the crew was unable to distinguish the mountain.
