On June 30, 2005, a Dornier DO228 (registration 9N-AEO) operated by Gorkha Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Lukla-Tenzing-Hillary, Nepal during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft veered off the runway after landing at Lukla-Tenzing-Hillary Airport, resulting in no injuries but significant damage to the plane.
What happened
Upon completing its landing at Lukla-Tenzing-Hillary Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced a loss of directional control. The aircraft initially skidded along the runway surface before veering off the paved area. The movement continued until the plane came to a stop on a patch of dirt ground adjacent to the runway.
There were 12 occupants on board the aircraft during the incident. All passengers and crew members managed to exit the aircraft safely, and there were 0 fatalities or injuries reported following the excursion.
Findings
While the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, the primary outcome was the successful evacuation of all individuals. The aircraft was declared damaged beyond repair following the impact with the ground.