Turkish Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Kolkata

On February 4, 2026, a Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, India, after the pilot reported a fire in the aircraft's right engine. The flight, which was en route from Kathmandu, Nepal, to Istanbul, Turkey, had 236 passengers and 11 crew members on board.

According to statements from the Civil Aviation Ministry, the crew declared an emergency at approximately 1:38 PM, using the international distress signal 'PAN PAN.' Shortly after take-off, an alert was raised at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu when the right engine was suspected to be ablaze. Following standard emergency protocols, the pilot immediately shut off the engine.

Despite flying with a single operational engine for over an hour, the aircraft managed to land safely at Kolkata Airport at around 2:50 PM. The airport's emergency services were prepared upon arrival, and the situation was contained. Fire tenders were deployed and successfully brought the fire under control by 1:51 PM.

Fortunately, no injuries to passengers were reported. Upon landing, the aircraft was taken to a designated safe area for a thorough inspection, and all passengers and crew were safely disembarked. This incident has prompted a response from aviation safety officials as the circumstances surrounding the engine failure are examined.

Airport officials confirmed the adherence to emergency procedures and noted that the crew's prompt decision-making was crucial in ensuring the safety of those on board. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of rigorous safety protocols in aviation, particularly in emergency situations.