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Turkish Airlines Engine Catches Fire After Kathmandu Takeoff, Lands Safely in Kolkata

A Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 experienced an engine fire shortly after taking off from Kathmandu, Nepal, bound for Istanbul. The pilots managed the situation by shutting down the affected engine and diverting the flight to Kolkata, India, for an emergency landing. All 225 passengers and 11 crew members landed safely at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. An inspection of the aircraft is now being conducted in Kolkata following the incident.

Key Points: Turkish Airlines Engine Fire: Flight Diverts to Kolkata from Kathmandu

  • Engine fire after Kathmandu takeoff
  • Emergency landing in Kolkata
  • 236 people on board safely
  • Airport closed for 15 minutes
  • Aircraft inspection underway
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Turkish Airlines right engine catches fire after take-off from Kathmandu airport, lands in Kolkata

A Turkish Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul made an emergency landing in Kolkata after its right engine caught fire shortly after takeoff.

"The Turkish Airlines with flight number 'THY-727' caught fire within four minutes of the take off - Teknath Sitaula"

Kathmandu, February 4

The right engine of a passenger aircraft of Turkish Airlines on Wednesday afternoon caught on fire promoting emergency at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, airport officials confirm.

The aircraft, en enroute to Istanbul from the Nepali capital, caught fire in the right engine immediately after takeoff.

"The Turkish Airlines with flight number 'THY-727' caught fire within four minutes of the take off, the right engine caught fire. The flight took off at 1:28 PM (Local Time)," Teknath Sitaula, General Manager of Tribhuvan International Airport told ANI over phone.

According to the official, the pilots diverted the aircraft west of Kathmandu and shut down the right engine, holding the aircraft for about 10 minutes.

The official recorded that the Turkish Airlines aircraft of "A330-303" series wide body was carrying 225 passengers. According to the Kathmandu Post, there were 11 crew members, bringing the total number of people on board to 236.

Immediately after the reported engine fire, Tribhuvan International Airport was closed for about 15 minutes.

Airport Director, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport, Kolkata, said that a full emergency landing of a Turkish 727, from Kathmandu to Istanbul, at Kolkata airport. The Captain informed Kolkata ATC about a possible fire on the right engine. The actual arrival time at Kolkata NSCBI Airport was 14:49 hours, with 236 passengers on board.

The aircraft is currently at Kolkata Airport. An inspection is underway, Bose added.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is terrifying! I can't imagine what the passengers went through. So glad everyone is safe. Makes you think twice about flying, but kudos to the crew for their professionalism.
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Vikram M
Kolkata airport handling this emergency smoothly shows our preparedness. Hope the DGCA and Turkish Airlines conduct a thorough investigation. Engine fires are no joke.
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Rohit P
With 236 lives on board, this could have been a major tragedy. The pilots' quick thinking to shut down the engine and divert to Kolkata saved the day. Salute to their skill! ✈️
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Sarah B
While the outcome was positive, it raises questions about aircraft maintenance. A fire just four minutes after takeoff? Airlines need to be more stringent with checks, especially for long-haul flights over populated areas.
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Ananya R
So relieved for all the passengers and crew. Must have been a harrowing experience. Hope they are getting proper support and care in Kolkata now. Family members must have been so worried.

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