Kathmandu, May29

A 9 NAET twin-engine aircraft of the Tara Air with 22 people onboard has lost contact with airport authorities, said officials on Sunday. The plane, which took off at 9.55 am and went off the radar shortly thereafter, was flying from Pokhara to Jomsom in Nepal.

According to an air traffic controller at Jomsom Airport, they have an unconfirmed report about a loud noise in Ghasa of Jomsom.

A helicopter has been dispatched in the areas where the last contact was made, according to the air traffic controller of Jomsom Airport.

The last contact was made in Lete Pass.

The plane was carrying 13 Nepalis, four Indians, two Germans and three crew members.