Incident report
Eurocopter EC130 B4 crash near Jubing, Nepal
minor2016-09-25
Summary
A Mountain Helicopters EC130B4 (9N-ALQ, manufactured 2002) made a forced landing in a field near Jubing, Solukhumbu, due to possible engine power loss. Two crew and four passengers were unharmed.
Incident details
Date
2016-09-25
Location
Jubing, Nepal
Aircraft
Registration
9N-ALQ
Operator
Mountain Helicopters
Operator type
commercial
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Occupants
6
Probable cause
Source
Aviation Nepal ↗27.5833, 86.5833
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceAviation Nepal
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