On November 8, 1993, a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 (registration 9N-ACS) operated by Nepal Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Jomsom, Nepal during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: For unknown reasons, the crew landed 240 metres past the runway 24 threshold (runway 24 is 600 metres long). 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.
An aircraft overran runway 24 after landing, went down an embankment, and came to rest in the Gandaki River with its right wing torn off. All 19 occupants were rescued; two pilots and three passengers sustained injuries.
Incident Details
After touching down on runway 24, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran the runway, descended an embankment, and came to rest in the Gandaki River. The impact tore off the aircraft's right wing.
Rescue and Injuries
All 19 occupants were rescued from the aircraft. Among them, both pilots and three passengers sustained injuries; the condition of other occupants was not specified.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the crew landed 240 metres past the runway 24 threshold for unknown reasons. Runway 24 has a total length of 600 metres.