Twelve Germans, two Australians and four Nepalis died in one of the worst air crash in the Everest Region on October 3, 2008. Captain S. Kunwar, the lone survivor of the crash, suffered multiple fractures and is undergoing treatment in Kathmandu.

A Twin Otter (9N-AFE) of Yeti Airlines’ crash-landed near the sloping runway of the Tenzing-Hillary airstrip in Lukla and burst into flames as it was preparing to land in a foggy weather condition. The ill-fated aircraft left Kathmandu on 6:51 AM and was on course until it crashed down at around 7:31 in Lukla.

The dead bodies were charred beyond recognition and only the bodies of three Nepalis have been identified so far. The bodies had been over to their relatives.

A team of German, Australian and Nepali forensic experts have been examining the charred bodies to identify the dead bodies. They have identified eight bodies so far based on the finger prints and dental records of the deceased passengers.

Twelve German and two Australian trekkers, two Nepali trekking guides and two crewmembers died in the tragic crash. Meanwhile, the government has formed an investigation committee to look into the accident and present its report to the government.