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Buddha Air ATR Overruns Bhadrapur Runway With All 55 Aboard Safe

Officials dispatched a technical team from Kathmandu to inspect the aircraft before any return to service.

Overview

  • The KathmanduBhadrapur flight touched down around 9:08 p.m. local time and failed to stop within the runway limits.
  • The ATR 72-500, identified as 9N-AMF, overran by about 200 metres and came to rest near a rivulet with minor damage.
  • All 51 passengers and four crew were evacuated without injuries after the landing excursion.
  • Emergency protocols were activated, with technical and relief teams sent from Kathmandu to assess the aircraft and runway.
  • Airport operations were briefly affected, and the aircraft remains at Bhadrapur pending inspection and clearance.