Nepal: Turkish Airlines' plane suffers tyre fire during landing, all 278 passengers safely evacuated
- Posted on May 11, 2026
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Nepal: Turkish Airlines' plane suffers tyre fire during landing, all 278 passengers safely evacuated
A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu experienced tyre fires upon landing at Tribhuvan International Airport. All 278 passengers and 11 crew members were safely evacuated using emergency doors. The incident, which saw flames on the right landing gear, is under investigation, with no official statement yet released by the airline or airport.
