Buddha Air Plane Overshoots Runway in Nepal; All 55 On Board Safe

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CNBC Awaaz•03-01-2026, 13:19
Buddha Air Plane Overshoots Runway in Nepal; All 55 On Board Safe
- •A Buddha Air turboprop plane overshot the runway during landing at Bhadrapur Airport, eastern Nepal, on Tuesday.
- •All 51 passengers and 4 crew members on board flight 9N-AMF, originating from Kathmandu, are reported safe with no injuries.
- •The ATR 72-500 aircraft overshot by approximately 200 meters, coming to a halt near a small stream, and sustained only minor damage.
- •While no harm occurred, the incident negatively impacts Nepal's airline safety record, known for challenging flying conditions.
- •The cause is under investigation; no weather or technical issues reported, suggesting pilot decisions may be reviewed given the 1500m runway length.
Why It Matters: Major accident averted as Buddha Air plane overshoots runway in Nepal; all passengers and crew safe.
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