Turkish Airlines aircraft makes emergency landing in Kolkata

A Turkish Airlines flight travelling from Kathmandu to Istanbul made an emergency landing at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata following a suspected engine fire alert. The incident occurred during the aircraft’s scheduled international journey, prompting swift emergency response measures at the airport. The flight had taken off from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and was heading towards its final destination in Istanbul when the crew detected a possible engine-related issue mid-flight. The pilot immediately informed air traffic control and sought permission for an emergency landing as a precautionary step.

The aircraft landed safely at Kolkata Airport, where fire and emergency services were placed on high alert during the landing procedure. All passengers and crew members were reported safe. After landing, technical teams began inspecting the aircraft to determine the exact cause of the suspected engine fire.

Airport authorities stated that standard safety protocols were followed to ensure passenger security. The incident caused minor operational disruptions at the airport for a brief period while emergency arrangements remained in place and inspections were conducted.