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Hydraulic failure leads to runway excursion at Pokhara Airport (9N-ACM)

Pokhara, NepalLanding (descent or approach)

On November 6, 1997, an Avro 748 (registration 9N-ACM) operated by Necon Air was involved in an aviation accident near Pokhara, Nepal during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A malfunction in the aircraft's hydraulic system caused the crew to lose control of the plane after landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced a hydraulic system failure following its landing at Pokhara Airport, resulting in a collision with a stationary plane.

What happened

Following the landing phase at Pokhara Airport, the aircraft experienced a critical failure within its hydraulic system. This mechanical malfunction caused the crew to lose control of the aircraft, leading to a deviation from the intended path. The plane veered toward the right side of the runway, where it ultimately struck a parked Avro 748 belonging to Nepal Airways, identified by registration 9N-ACW.

Despite the impact and the significant damage sustained by the aircraft, all 48 people on board were able to evacuate the plane without injury. The aircraft involved in the excursion was declared a total loss due to the extent of the damage.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the loss of directional control was a failure of the hydraulic system immediately after landing.

Probable cause

A malfunction in the aircraft's hydraulic system caused the crew to lose control of the plane after landing.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Nov 1997 Avro 748 accident near Pokhara, Nepal?

An aircraft experienced a hydraulic system failure following its landing at Pokhara Airport, resulting in a collision with a stationary plane.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Nov 1997 Avro 748 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Nov 1997 involved an Avro 748, registration 9N-ACM, operated by Necon Air, at Pokhara, Nepal.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A malfunction in the aircraft's hydraulic system caused the crew to lose control of the plane after landing.

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