Runway Incident / Plane Carrying 55 Veers Off Runway During Landing In Nepal
Key Points
- A Buddha Air ATR 72-500 carrying 55 people veered off the runway at Bhadrapur Airport.
- Despite panic onboard, all 51 passengers and four crew members escaped unharmed; only minor aircraft damage reported.
- Emergency teams ensured safety, and flight operations resumed after brief disruption, underscoring crew professionalism.
New Delhi, Jan 3: A major mishap was averted when a Buddha Air turboprop aircraft carrying 55 people veered off the runway while landing at Bhadrapur Airport in eastern Nepal.
The ATR 72-500 aircraft, operating flight number 9N-AMF from Kathmandu, was carrying 51 passengers and four crew members.
According to officials, the plane skidded off the runway moments after touchdown, triggering panic among those onboard. Fortunately, all passengers and crew escaped without injury.
Buddha Air confirmed the incident and stated that technical and relief teams were dispatched from Kathmandu to assist at the site. The airline also assured that safety protocols were followed and investigations are underway to determine the cause of the runway excursion.
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Eyewitnesses reported that the aircraft came to a halt off
the tarmac after veering sideways, but emergency response teams quickly reached
the spot to ensure passenger safety.
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Local authorities said the plane sustained minor damage, but the incident highlighted ongoing challenges in Nepal’s aviation sector, which often faces difficult weather and terrain conditions.
The safe evacuation of all passengers was praised as a testament to the crew’s professionalism and quick response. Flight operations at Bhadrapur Airport resumed after brief disruption.
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