Narrative:
A de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter operated by Nepal Airlines was damaged in an aborted takeoff accident at Jumla Airport (JUM). Nepal.
As the aircraft accelerated through about 45kt on takeoff, it suddenly swung to the right. The pilot in command attempted to regain control but without success and the aircraft ran off the side of the runway, eventually coming to rest part way through the airport perimeter fence.
Runway excursion
| Status: | Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
| Date: | Sunday 5 July 1992 |
| Type: |  de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 |
| Operator: | Royal Nepal Airlines |
| Registration: | 9N-ABB |
| MSN: | 302 |
| First flight: | 1971 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 15 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 18 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | Repaired |
| Location: | Jumla Airport (JUM) ( Nepal)
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| Phase: | Takeoff (TOF) |
| Nature: | Domestic Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Jumla Airport (JUM/VNJL), Nepal |
| Surkhet Airport (SKH/VNSK), Nepal |
A de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter operated by Nepal Airlines was damaged in an aborted takeoff accident at Jumla Airport (JUM). Nepal.
As the aircraft accelerated through about 45kt on takeoff, it suddenly swung to the right. The pilot in command attempted to regain control but without success and the aircraft ran off the side of the runway, eventually coming to rest part way through the airport perimeter fence.
Classification:
Rejected takeoffRunway excursion
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This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Jumla Airport to Surkhet Airport as the crow flies is 93 km (58 miles).
Distance from Jumla Airport to Surkhet Airport as the crow flies is 93 km (58 miles).
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
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