Bhadrapur Airport Incident: Buddha Air Flight Lands Safely After Runway Skid
Nepal Police said the incident occurred during landing and confirmed that all passengers and crew were safely rescued. | World News
A Buddha Air flight, carrying 51 passengers and four crew members, skidded off the runway during landing at Bhadrapur Airport in Nepal's Jhapa district on Friday night. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and all on board were safely rescued by Nepal Police and concerned authorities. The incident occurred when the flight, number 901 from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur, veered off the runway while landing. Buddha Air has confirmed that a technical and relief team is being dispatched from Kathmandu to assess the situation and provide assistance. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation, and further details will be shared after inspections and technical assessments are completed. This incident highlights concerns over air safety in Nepal, where recent years have seen a series of serious aviation accidents. In July 2024, a Saurya Airlines Bombardier CRJ200LR crashed after taking off from Kathmandu, resulting in the deaths of 18 people out of 19 on board.
