Turkish Airlines flight diverted to Kolkata shortly after take off

Key Points

• A Turkish Airlines flight en route to Istanbul was diverted to Kolkata due to an engine problem shortly after take-off from Kathmandu.
• The flight took off from Tribhuvan International Airport at 1:29 pm and reported engine malfunction during climb.
• The pilot held the aircraft over Dharke area of Dhading district to assess the situation before deciding on diversion.
• The aircraft landed safely at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata at 3:03 pm with 236 passengers and 11 crew members onboard.