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Thirteen passengers, including seven foreign nationals, were unharmed after the aircraft’s rear tyre came off during landing, blocking the runway and disrupting flights.
Published: September 24, 2026, Dolpa
A Sita Air aircraft carrying 13 passengers from Nepalgunj had its rear tyre come off while landing at Juphal Airport in Dolpa on Thursday morning, disrupting flight operations at the remote airport.
The aircraft, bearing the call sign 9N-AJH, was landing at around 8:25 am when the tyre came off, according to the airport security post.
Seven of the 13 passengers on board were foreign nationals. All passengers were reported safe, and no injuries were reported in the incident.
The aircraft did not sustain any other reported damage. However, it remained on the runway following the incident, preventing other aircraft from landing at Juphal Airport.
A Nepali Army aircraft approaching the airport was also forced to turn back due to the runway obstruction.
Authorities are preparing to bring technicians to the airport by helicopter to repair the aircraft, according to the airport security post.
Source: The Kathmandu Post
