No fatalities

Single-Engine Aircraft Overruns Runway at Talcha Airport (9N-AJM)

Talcha, NepalLanding (descent or approach)

On November 21, 2011, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration 9N-AJM) operated by Makalu Air was involved in an aviation accident near Talcha, Nepal during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft veered off runway 36 at Talcha Airport after landing, descending an embankment and striking a house. All 12 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Outcome A single-engine aircraft experienced an incident after landing on runway 36 at Talcha Airport. Following touchdown, the aircraft veered off the runway, descended an embankment, and came to rest against a house located down the runway. All 12 occupants escaped the aircraft uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair. ## Approach and Landing Conditions Reports indicated that downdrafts were present during the final approach. The aircraft was described as appearing unstable prior to landing. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location beyond Talcha Airport was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Nov 2011 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near Talcha, Nepal?

A single-engine aircraft veered off runway 36 at Talcha Airport after landing, descending an embankment and striking a house. All 12 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Nov 2011 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Nov 2011 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration 9N-AJM, operated by Makalu Air, at Talcha, Nepal.