Aircraft overrun into Gandaki River during landing

No fatalities • Jomsom, Nepal • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft failed to stop after landing on runway 24, resulting in an excursion into a river and several injuries.

What happened

During the landing phase on runway 24, the aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently to remain on the paved surface. Unable to halt within the available runway length, the aircraft exited the runway and traveled down an embankment. The sequence of events concluded when the plane came to a stop in the Gandaki River, an impact that resulted in the right wing being severed from the airframe.

Findings

  • The aircraft overran the runway due to an inability to stop within the remaining distance.
  • The impact with the terrain caused significant structural damage, specifically the loss of the right wing.
  • All 19 occupants were successfully rescued from the wreckage.
  • The incident resulted in 3 injuries among the passengers and crew.

Probable cause

The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance after touchdown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-11-08 Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 accident near Jomsom, Nepal?

An aircraft failed to stop after landing on runway 24, resulting in an excursion into a river and several injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-11-08 Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-11-08 involved a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12, registration 9N-ACS, operated by Nepal Airways, at Jomsom, Nepal.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance after touchdown.

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