A Turkish Airlines aircraft experienced a dramatic fire upon landing at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport on Monday, prompting an emergency evacuation of all passengers and crew.
Incident Details
The Airbus 330, carrying 277 passengers, was arriving from Istanbul when fire and smoke were observed on its right landing gear shortly after touchdown. Emergency services responded swiftly, extinguishing the blaze and facilitating the safe evacuation of everyone on board via emergency slides.
No injuries were reported among passengers or crew members. The airport was temporarily closed following the incident, causing delays for several inbound flights as authorities investigated the cause and cleared the runway.
Response and Investigation
Airport officials confirmed that the fire was brought under control quickly, and all safety protocols were followed. The runway has since been reopened, but flight schedules remain disrupted. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
