What happened
During an arrival at Kathmandu-Tribhuvan Airport, a four-engine airplane experienced a runway excursion following touchdown. The aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently within the available runway length, leading to an overrun. During the excursion, the plane struck a dump area, which resulted in the loss of one engine and the separation of the undercarriage.
As a result of the incident, one person on the ground lost their life, and four passengers sustained injuries. The aircraft itself was determined to be a total loss.
Findings
Investigations into the accident concluded that the pilot-in-command utilized an incorrect approach configuration. This error caused the aircraft to touch down too far down the runway, leaving the crew with insufficient distance to complete the necessary braking.