A Turkish Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata after the pilot suspected an engine fire mid-air. The aircraft, carrying 236 passengers along with the pilot and crew members, landed safely at 2:49 p.m. on Wednesday following the emergency.
Flight THY-727, which had taken off from Kathmandu, Nepal, en route to Istanbul, Turkey, faced mechanical issues shortly after departure. The pilot, noticing signs of a possible fire in the right engine, contacted Kolkata airport’s Air Traffic Control for permission to land urgently. Passengers, although panicked, were safely evacuated upon landing.
The aircraft is currently undergoing inspection at Kolkata airport, with the engine being scrutinized. Plans are being made to transport passengers to their destination on an alternative flight. Turkish Airlines is yet to provide a statement regarding the incident, which comes amidst growing concerns over air travel safety.
