Turkish Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Kolkata After Engine Fire Warning

A Turkish Airlines aircraft, which showed an indication of fire in its right engine, has landed safely in Kolkata, India.

The flight number 'THY 727', which departed from Tribhuvan International Airport for Istanbul, Turkey, reported a fire indication in its right engine just 4 minutes after taking off at 1:29 PM today.

According to a statement issued by the Search and Rescue Coordination Center at Tribhuvan International Airport, the aircraft reported 'Four DME West Right Engine on Fire' to the Kathmandu 'Approach Control' while gaining altitude after taking off from Kathmandu Airport.

Subsequently, after being held in the dark for some time, it was diverted to Kolkata. The center stated that the aircraft landed safely in Kolkata at 3:03 PM according to Nepali time.

A total of 236 people were on board the aircraft, including 225 passengers and 11 crew members. The airport office confirmed that all passengers and crew are safe.