No fatalities

2016-09-24: Bae Jetstream 41 (9N-AIB) — Yeti Airlines — Siddharthanagar, Nepal

Siddharthanagar, NepalLanding (descent or approach)

On September 24, 2016, a Bae Jetstream 41 (registration 9N-AIB) operated by Yeti Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Siddharthanagar, Nepal during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Aircraft registered 9N-AIB
Aircraft registered 9N-AIB. Photo: Pol430 / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

A twin-engine aircraft overran runway 28 after touchdown in good weather, losing its undercarriage and coming to rest 110 meters past the runway end. All 32 occupants evacuated safely; aircraft damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview

A twin-engine aircraft overran the end of runway 28 at Siddharthanagar-Gautam Buddha Airport following a landing in good weather conditions. The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance after touchdown, resulting in an overrun.

Sequence of Events

The approach and landing were conducted in good weather with a southeast wind at 4 knots and visibility of 8 kilometers. After touching down on runway 28, the aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently and continued beyond the runway end. It subsequently lost its undercarriage and came to rest in bushes approximately 110 meters past the runway threshold.

Occupants and Damage

All 32 occupants on board evacuated the aircraft safely. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Runway and Environmental Conditions

The runway used was runway 28. Meteorological conditions at the time included a wind from the southeast at 4 knots and visibility of 8 kilometers.