Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 28 November 2017
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300
Owner/operator: Tara Air
Registration Number: 9N-ABM
Location: Simikot Airport (IMK) –
ÿ Nepal
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 16
Component Affected: TiresTires
Category: Accident
A DHC-6 Twin Otter 300, operated by Tara Air, experienced a runway excursion during takeoff from Simikot Airport in Nepal. A burst tire on takeoff resulted in loss of directional control, leading to injuries among three crew members and one passenger. The aircraft sustained significant damage.A DHC-6 Twin Otter 300, operated by Tara Air, experienced a runway excursion during takeoff from Simikot Airport in Nepal. A burst tire on takeoff resulted in loss of directional control, leading to injuries among three crew members and one passenger. The aircraft sustained significant damage.
Description
A DHC-6 Twin Otter 300, operated by Tara Air, suffered a runway excursion during takeoff from Simikot Airport in Nepal. Reportedly the aircraft lost directional control after suffering burst tire on takeoff. Three crew members and one passenger were injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage.
Source of Information
https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/4-hurt-as-tara-aircraft-overshoots-simikot-airport-runway-in-humla/https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/4-hurt-as-tara-aircraft-overshoots-simikot-airport-runway-in-humla/Primary Cause
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