The airline said technical and relief teams have been dispatched from Kathmandu.
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News1803-01-2026, 08:17

Buddha Air Flight Veers Off Runway in Nepal, All 55 Onboard Safe

  • Buddha Air flight 901 (9N-AMF) with 55 people veered off the runway during landing at Bhadrapur Airport, Nepal.
  • The turboprop aircraft, arriving from Kathmandu, overshot the runway by about 200 meters, halting near a rivulet.
  • All 51 passengers and 4 crew members escaped unhurt, averting a major accident on January 2, 2026.
  • Technical and relief teams have been dispatched from Kathmandu to the site, and the aircraft sustained minor damage.
  • The incident highlights ongoing concerns about Nepal's aviation safety record, following recent crashes.

Why It Matters: A Buddha Air flight veered off the runway at Bhadrapur, but all 55 onboard are safe, raising Nepal's aviation safety concerns.

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