Turkish Airlines plane evacuated after tyre bursts on landing in Kathmandu
Summary
A Turkish Airlines flight landing at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu was evacuated after a tyre burst and caused a fire near the landing gear. All passengers were safely evacuated with no injuries reported.
Key Points
- A tyre burst on a Turkish Airlines plane during landing at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
- Smoke and fire were observed near the landing gear following the tyre burst.
- Passengers were safely evacuated using evacuation slides as a precaution.
- Airport emergency teams responded promptly and extinguished the fire; an investigation into the cause has started.
