Emergency Landing of Turkish Airlines Flight in Kolkata: What Happened?

A Turkish Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing at Kolkata Airport due to a fire in its right engine. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, prompting the pilot to declare a PAN PAN distress signal. Fortunately, the aircraft landed safely, and no injuries were reported among the 236 passengers and crew members. Modern aircraft are equipped with advanced safety features to handle such emergencies effectively. Read on for more details about this incident.

By Narendra Chaudhary Feb 4, 2026, 19:55 IST

Turkish Airlines Flight Faces Emergency Situation

Kolkata: A Turkish Airlines Airbus A330-300 was forced to make an emergency landing at Kolkata Airport after the pilot reported a fire in the right engine, according to the Civil Aviation Ministry.

The flight, designated THY 727, was en route from Kathmandu to Istanbul and took off from Tribhuvan International Airport with 236 passengers and 11 crew members at approximately 1:15 PM.

During the ascent, the pilot detected a malfunction in one of the engines. An official stated that the flight declared a PAN PAN distress signal due to the engine fire and requested to divert to Kolkata at 1:38 PM.

The aircraft landed safely at NSCBI Airport shortly after 2:30 PM, with emergency protocols activated. The fire was reportedly extinguished by 1:51 PM, indicating that the crew managed to control the flames during the flight.

Airport officials confirmed that there were no injuries reported among the passengers.

Modern multi-engine aircraft are designed to operate safely with one engine, and they come equipped with advanced fire detection and suppression systems to manage potential fires in critical areas.