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.
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.