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Engine Fire Forces Turkish Airlines Jet to Divert
4 Feb
Summary
- Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 diverted to Kolkata due to engine fire.
- The aircraft landed safely in Kolkata on one engine.
- All 236 passengers and crew members were reported safe.
A Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 experienced a mid-air emergency on Tuesday when a fire was detected in its right engine. The flight, THY727, was traveling from Kathmandu to Istanbul when the crew reported the issue.
Following the emergency declaration, the aircraft was diverted to Kolkata, India. A full emergency was declared at Kolkata airport in anticipation of the plane's arrival. The flight crew managed to bring the engine fire under control.
The Airbus A330 continued its approach to Kolkata operating on a single engine, a standard safety protocol for such incidents. The aircraft was carrying 236 individuals.
Fortunately, all 236 people on board were reported safe, with no injuries sustained. The diversion was executed safely, and airport emergency services were on standby as a precautionary measure.
