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Turkish Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Kolkata Over Engine Fire Fears

A Turkish Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. The pilot requested the landing after suspecting a fire in the aircraft's right engine shortly after takeoff. All 236 passengers and crew disembarked safely, though passengers were reportedly panicked during the incident. The aircraft is now undergoing inspection, and arrangements are being made to fly the passengers to their destination on another flight.

Key Points: Emergency Landing in Kolkata for Turkey-Bound Flight from Nepal

  • Emergency landing at Kolkata airport
  • 236 passengers on board
  • Suspected engine fire mid-air
  • All passengers reported safe
  • Aircraft under inspection
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Turkey-bound flight with 236 passengers from Nepal makes emergency landing in Kolkata

A Turkish Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul made an emergency landing in Kolkata after the pilot suspected an engine fire. All 236 passengers are safe.

"The pilot suspected that the right engine of the aircraft had caught fire. - Airport Sources"

Kolkata, Feb 4

A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International airport in Kolkata on Wednesday.

The pilot suspected that one of the engines had caught fire in mid-air. Following this, permission was requested for an emergency landing at NSCBI airport in Kolkata.

Sources at the airport said that the aircraft landed at 2:49 p.m. on Wednesday after receiving permission. The plane was carrying 236 passengers, the pilot and several crew members. All are reported to be safe, although the passengers were reportedly panicked.

According to sources, Flight THY-727 had departed from Kathmandu in Nepal, bound for Istanbul in Turkey. Shortly after take-off, the pilot suddenly noticed indications of a mechanical malfunction.

He suspected that the right engine of the aircraft had caught fire. At that time, the plane was near Kolkata. The pilot immediately contacted Kolkata airport's Air Traffic Control (ATC). After explaining the problem and his suspicions, the decision was made to make an emergency landing.

After landing, the passengers were safely disembarked from the aircraft. The director of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport stated that the aircraft is currently at Kolkata airport and is undergoing inspection.

The aircraft's engine is being examined, and arrangements will be made to transport the passengers to their destination on another flight. The airline has not yet commented on the incident.

It may be recalled that on June 12 last year, an Air India passenger plane flying from Ahmedabad to London's Gatwick airport crashed into a building just seconds after take-off, killing 260 people.

A ​​few days ago, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash. His aircraft crashed while landing in Baramati in Maharashtra. Besides Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, four other people were on board the private plane; all of them died. These consecutive accidents are increasing concerns about air travel safety.

- IANS

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Priya S
So relieved to hear all passengers are safe! Can't imagine the panic they must have felt. Kolkata airport has handled this well. But the article mentioning past crashes is worrying. Are airlines cutting corners on maintenance? Safety should be non-negotiable.
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Aman W
Good job by the Indian aviation authorities. Our airports and ATC are world-class and ready for such emergencies. It's a point of pride that a foreign airline sought and received help here. Hope the passengers can continue their journey soon.
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Sarah B
Flying from Kathmandu to Istanbul... that's a long route. Thank goodness they were near a major airport like Kolkata when it happened. A reminder to always pay attention to the safety demo, no matter how many times you've flown!
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Vikram M
The pilot's quick thinking saved 236 lives. Salute! But seriously, after the recent crashes mentioned, this is a wake-up call for DGCA and global regulators. Time for stricter, surprise safety audits on all airlines operating in Indian airspace.
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Nisha Z
My heart goes out to the passengers. The trauma will stay with them. Airlines need to provide proper counseling, not just another flight ticket. Also, why is the airline silent? They owe the public an explanation about the engine issue.

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