Buddha Air ATR‑72 (9N‑AMF) runway excursion at Bhadrapur on Flight 901; occupants evacuated, up to seven injured

An ATR‑72-500 operated by Buddha Air as Flight 901 from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur (9N‑AMF) veered off runway 10 during the landing roll at Bhadrapur Airport around 20:00 local time on 2 January. The 51 passengers and four crew evacuated; reports conflict on injuries—up to seven injured.

Discovered 2026-01-03T11:11:42.866630-08:00 | 2026-01-03T11:11:42.866630-08:00

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The flight carried 51 passengers and four crew; conflicting reports of up to seven injuries mean the operator will face immediate safety, investigation, repair and insurance actions that affect operations and short‑term capacity.
Runway excursions remain a material risk for regional operations — see a recent case where an ERJ-145 was destroyed after a runway excursion and note continued ATR 72 fleet activity in the region that underscores exposure for turboprop operators.

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