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1967 Lukla Airport Runway Departure (9N-AAN)

Lukla-Tenzing-Hillary, NepalLanding (descent or approach)

On April 30, 1967, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration 9N-AAN) operated by United Nations Organization (UNO) 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); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

In April 1967, a single-engine airplane lost control after landing at Lukla Airport, veered off runway 06, and lost its undercarriage. No casualties were reported, and the aircraft was not returned to service.

Incident Overview and Location Details In April 1967, a single-engine airplane experienced a loss of control immediately after touching down on runway 06 at Lukla Airport. The aircraft subsequently veered off the runway, lost its undercarriage, and came to rest against an earth mound. The exact date of the accident is unknown, but it occurred during the specified month and year. No casualties were reported in the incident. The aircraft was repaired or partially repaired following the event but was never returned into service. The information and associated photographs were provided by Claude Rouge, who shared images from his father, Frédy Rouge. Frédy Rouge had been dispatched to Lukla in April 1967 to repair the aircraft.

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