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Aircraft Overruns Runway at Kathmandu-Tribhuvan Airport (9N-ABI)

Kathmandu-Tribhuvan, NepalTakeoff (climb)

On January 17, 1995, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration 9N-ABI) operated by Royal Nepal Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Kathmandu-Tribhuvan, Nepal during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It was determined that the crew was composed of two captains. For unknown reasons, the pilot-in-command decided to abort the takeoff procedure but the crew failed to coordinate this decision. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During takeoff on runway 20, an aircraft failed to become airborne, overran the runway, and came to rest in a field. One passenger and one pilot were killed; all others rescued.

Accident Sequence

During the takeoff roll on runway 20 at Kathmandu-Tribhuvan Airport, the aircraft failed to become airborne. It overran the runway, went through a fence, and came to rest in a field. One passenger and one pilot were killed, while all other occupants were rescued.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined that the crew consisted of two captains. For unknown reasons, the pilot-in-command decided to abort the takeoff procedure, but the crew failed to coordinate this decision. Additionally, at the time of the accident, the total weight of the aircraft was 60 kilograms above the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW).

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Jan 1995 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Kathmandu-Tribhuvan, Nepal?

During takeoff on runway 20, an aircraft failed to become airborne, overran the runway, and came to rest in a field. One passenger and one pilot were killed; all others rescued.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Jan 1995 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Jan 1995 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration 9N-ABI, operated by Royal Nepal Airlines, at Kathmandu-Tribhuvan, Nepal.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

It was determined that the crew was composed of two captains. For unknown reasons, the pilot-in-command decided to abort the takeoff procedure but the crew failed to coordinate this decision. At the time of the accident, the total weight of the aircraft was 60 kilos above MTOW.

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