Airbus A300 crash, Sep 28, 1992 (167 killed), Kathmandu
Airbus A300 accident on September 28, 1992 near Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal with 167 fatalities. Cause: The crew flew the SIERRA approach one altitude...
- Date: September 28, 1992
- Aircraft: Airbus A300
- Location: Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal
- Fatalities: 167
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The crew flew the SIERRA approach one altitude step below the correct profile and descended into terrain in cloud. The investigation also cited the demanding approach and chart, PIA training and oversight, and a ground proximity warning that was probably serviceable but did not warn in time.
PIA Flight PK268 from Karachi crashed into a cloud-covered mountainside while flying the SIERRA approach to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport, killing all 167 people on board. The aircraft began its descent too early and followed a profile one altitude step ahead of and below the correct approach path, and the crew reported an altitude that was too low at 10 DME. The final radio transmission came about 32 seconds before impact.