Cessna 208A Caravan crash, Jan 17, 1999 (5 killed), Jumla
Cessna 208A Caravan accident on January 17, 1999 near Jumla, Karnali, Nepal with 5 fatalities. Cause: Crew did not complete the pre-takeoff checklist,...
- Date: January 17, 1999
- Aircraft: Cessna 208A Caravan
- Location: Jumla, Karnali, Nepal
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Crew did not complete the pre-takeoff checklist, the takeoff was started with flaps retracted, and rotation was made at insufficient speed in gusty winds, causing a stall after takeoff.
A Necon Air Cessna 208A Caravan departed Jumla for Nepalgunj with the flaps fully retracted and rotated at too low a speed in gusty winds. It stalled soon after takeoff, rolled left and crashed in a field near the airport, where a fire broke out that could not be fought because no firefighting equipment was available. Five people were killed.