NEW DELHI: A Turkish Airlines flight’s made an emergency landing in Kolkata after its right engine caught fire minutes after take-off from Kathmandu airport on Wednesday. The plane had 236 people on board, including 11 crew members.”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.The pilot had alerted Kolkata air traffic control about a possible fire in the right engine, and the aircraft landed safely at 2.49pm with all 236 passengers on board.The director of Kolkata’s Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport said a full emergency was declared for the Turkish Airlines flight travelling from Kathmandu to Istanbul.The Turkish Airlines A330-303 aircraft is currently at Kolkata Airport and a probe is underway.The official said the pilots diverted the aircraft to the west of Kathmandu and shut down the right engine, keeping the plane airborne for around 10 minutes. Following the report, Tribhuvan International Airport was shut for about 15 minutes.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Justice Is Crying…’: Mamata Banerjee Takes EC Head On In Supreme Court Over SIR Row In Bengal‘Combatise Space Command…L1 Needs To Go.’: Expert Stresses Defence Reforms After Budget 2026India-US Trade Deal Vs India-EU FTA: Which Agreement Delivers Bigger Exports Jobs And GrowthKorean ‘Love Game’ Under Lens After Ghaziabad Sisters Suicide Raises Alarm On Digital AddictionPolitical Storm Erupts As Rahul Gandhi, Ravneet Bittu Clash, Cong Targets PM Modi On Epstein FilesPiyush Goyal Defends India-US Trade Deal in Lok Sabha, Says Farmers And Dairy Interests Fully Safe’Sorry Papa’: Suicide Note From Three Sisters In Ghaziabad Triggers Debate On Gaming AddictionMamata Banerjee Takes SIR Battle Against Election Commission To Supreme Court, Openly Challenges BJPChina Backs BRICS Presidency, Highlights Record Trade Growth With India Amid Diplomatic ResetUS Lawmaker Rich McCormick Hails Trade Deal, Says India, US Key To Global Peace, Economic Stability123PhotostoriesGaming addiction, school dropout, isolation: Key details in Ghaziabad-Loni sisters’ death caseBengaluru plans 800-metre flyover to decongest Iblur Junction; ORR travel time to dropIs your rice real? Simple home checks for “plastic rice” and 5 recipes to tryBest-rated BTS tours: From ‘Love Yourself’ to ‘The Wings’ toursTop 5 real estate hotspots in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) in 2026Why BMW cars are so expensive: The features that make them stand outWhat is the difference between a lease and a rent agreement7 parenting lessons from Violet BridgertonHow vintage furniture shapes modern comfort10 most mispronounced food words and their correct pronunciation123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionRelationship consentIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingArtemi PanarinMLB Trade RumorsAyesha CurryKayla NicoleNHL Injury UpdatePuka NacuaRussell WilsonDenver Nuggets vs Detroit PistonsNikola JokicGold Riyadh Players Ranking
NEW DELHI: A Turkish Airlines flight’s made an emergency landing in Kolkata after its right engine caught fire minutes after take-off from Kathmandu airport on Wednesday. The plane had 236 people on board, including 11 crew members.“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.The pilot had alerted Kolkata air traffic control about a possible fire in the right engine, and the aircraft landed safely at 2.49pm with all 236 passengers on board.The director of Kolkata’s Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport said a full emergency was declared for the Turkish Airlines flight travelling from Kathmandu to Istanbul.The Turkish Airlines A330-303 aircraft is currently at Kolkata Airport and a probe is underway.The official said the pilots diverted the aircraft to the west of Kathmandu and shut down the right engine, keeping the plane airborne for around 10 minutes. Following the report, Tribhuvan International Airport was shut for about 15 minutes.