Turkish Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Kolkata Due to Engine Fire Alert

A Turkish Airlines Airbus A330-300 made an emergency landing at Kolkata Airport after a fire alert in the right engine. Passengers will board a replacement flight at 6 am.

A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Kolkata Airport on Wednesday afternoon. The pilot declared a fire in the right engine, prompting the diversion. Passengers will continue their journey to Istanbul in a replacement aircraft scheduled to depart at 6 am on Thursday, according to an official statement.

The Airbus A330-300, with flight number THY 727, departed from Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport at around 1.15 pm. It was carrying 236 passengers, including 11 crew members. During the climb, the pilot detected a malfunction in one of the engines and declared a PAN PAN distress signal due to the fire.

Emergency Landing and Passenger Safety

The aircraft landed safely at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport shortly after 2.30 pm. The fire was controlled by 1.51 pm while still in flight. Officials confirmed that no passengers were injured during the incident.

Passengers and crew have been accommodated in a hotel until their onward journey. The replacement aircraft is expected to arrive at NSCBI Airport by 4 am and depart with the passengers two hours later.

Aircraft Safety Features

An airport official explained that modern multi-engine jets are designed to operate safely with one engine. They have advanced fire detection and extinguishing systems to manage fires in critical areas effectively.

The Civil Aviation Ministry confirmed that the flight was en route from Kathmandu to Istanbul when the issue occurred. The pilot's quick response ensured passenger safety by diverting to Kolkata.

The incident highlights the importance of safety protocols and advanced technology in aviation, ensuring that emergencies are managed efficiently without compromising passenger safety.

With inputs from PTI