Turkish Airlines Plane Catches Fire During Landing at TIA

KATHMANDU:- A Turkish Airlines aircraft arriving in Kathmandu from Istanbul caught fire while landing at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Sunday morning, airport authorities said.

The incident involved Turkish Airlines flight TK726. According to Superintendent of Police Rajkumar Silwal of the TIA Security Office, a tyre of the aircraft caught fire shortly after landing on the runway.

“The fire was brought under control immediately with the help of airport fire engines,” Silwal said, adding that the situation is now normal.

Following the incident, the runway was temporarily closed to allow inspection and ensure safety operations at the airport.

Authorities said there were 273 passengers and 11 crew members on board the aircraft. All passengers and crew members were evacuated safely, and no injuries have been reported.

Airport officials have launched a technical inspection to determine the cause of the fire and assess any possible damage to the aircraft.