Turkish Airlines flight catches fire on landing at TIA; All passengers safe, flights disrupted
Summary
A Turkish Airlines flight caught fire on landing at Tribhuvan International Airport, prompting an emergency evacuation of all 277 passengers. The fire was extinguished quickly, and investigations are underway.
Key Points
- A Turkish Airlines flight caught fire on its wheels during landing at Tribhuvan International Airport.
- All 277 passengers and crew were evacuated safely with some minor hand injuries reported.
- Airport firefighters quickly controlled the blaze and the runway was temporarily closed for inspection.
- The incident disrupted international flight operations temporarily until the aircraft was towed away.
