Nepal Private Airline's Tyre Came Off During Landing at Juphal Airport, All 16 Passengers Safe
- A Sita Air aircraft lost its rear tyre while landing at Juphal Airport in Nepal’s Dolpa district at about 8:25 a.m.
- The aircraft carried 13 passengers and three crew members, including seven foreign nationals.
- Anil Raj Giri said all passengers were safe, with no injuries reported.
- The aircraft remained on the runway, suspending flights while authorities arranged repairs and technicians to clear it.
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Plane Loses Rear Tyre During Landing at Nepal’s Juphal Airport, 16 Passengers and Crew Escape Unhurt | 📰 LatestLY
A Sita Air aircraft carrying 16 people had a narrow escape at Juphal Airport in Nepal’s Dolpa district on Thursday after its right rear tyre came off while the plane was landing. All 13 passengers and three crew members on board were reported safe, according to a senior police officer. 📰 Plane Loses Rear Tyre During Landing at Nepal’s Juphal Airport, 16 Passengers and Crew Escape Unhurt .
Sita Air Plane’s Rear Tyre Comes Off During Landing in Nepal, 16 Aboard Escape Unhurt
Kathmandu, September 24, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) A Sita Air aircraft carrying 16 people had a narrow escape at Juphal Airport in Nepal’s Dolpa district on Thursday when its right rear tyre came off while landing, with all passengers and crew members reported safe. Deputy Superintendent of Police Anil Raj Giri, chief of the District […]
A Sita Airlines plane in Nepal could have been the victim of a major accident. Despite the tail wheel coming off during landing, the pilot's presence of mind saved the lives of 16 passengers. Watch the video.
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