A Sita Airlines aircraft lost its rear right wheel while landing at Jufal Airport in Nepal's Dolpa district, narrowly avoiding a major accident. The aircraft was arriving from Nepalgunj when the wheel detached as it touched down.
There were 16 people on board, including 13 passengers and 3 crew members. 7 of the passengers were foreign citizens. Everyone on the aircraft was brought out safely, and no injuries were reported.
What happened during landing
After the wheel came off and the aircraft reached the runway, the pilot shut down the engine. The plane stopped a short distance later, preventing further damage. The aircraft itself was not badly damaged.
The incident left the plane stuck on the runway at Jufal Airport. As a result, all flights at the airport were temporarily suspended. A Nepal Army aircraft that was preparing to land also had to turn back.
Runway clearance and flight operations
Authorities sent a technical team to the airport by helicopter to work on the runway and remove the stranded aircraft. Airport operations are expected to resume after the runway has been cleared and the necessary work is completed.
Conclusion
The aircraft landed safely enough for all 16 people on board to leave without injury, but the detached wheel blocked Jufal Airport's runway and temporarily disrupted flight services. Authorities are working to clear the aircraft and restore operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the Sita Airlines incident happen?
It happened at Jufal Airport in Nepal's Dolpa district.
Q. How many people were on the aircraft?
There were 16 people on board: 13 passengers and 3 crew members.
Q. Were any passengers injured?
No injuries were reported, and everyone was brought out safely.
Q. What part of the aircraft detached?
The aircraft's rear right wheel came off during landing.
Q. Why were flights suspended at Jufal Airport?
The aircraft remained on the runway, temporarily blocking airport operations.
Q. What happened to the Nepal Army aircraft?
The Nepal Army aircraft turned back while preparing to land.
Q. How will the runway be cleared?
A technical team was sent by helicopter to repair the runway and remove the aircraft.
