TIA resumes operations after brief closure following aircraft fire
Summary
Operations at Tribhuvan International Airport resumed after being temporarily suspended due to a fire on a Turkish Airlines aircraft landing gear. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated with minor injuries reported.
Key Points
- Tribhuvan International Airport operations were suspended temporarily due to a fire on the landing gear of Turkish Airlines flight TK726.
- All 273 passengers and 11 crew members were safely evacuated with some minor hand injuries.
- The fire was quickly controlled with the help of airport fire engines and runway was closed for technical inspection.
- Flight operations resumed about one and a half hours later after the aircraft was moved and situation was secured.
