Turkish Airlines Engine Fire, Emergency Landing
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated Feb 04, 2026
The incident involving Turkish Airlines could lead to a slight negative sentiment for the airline industry due to safety concerns, potentially affecting Turkish Airlines' stock price. The temporary closure of Tribhuvan International Airport caused minor operational disruptions.
A Turkish Airlines flight, THY-727, en route from Nepal — Kathmandu to Turkey — Istanbul, experienced an engine fire in its right engine shortly after takeoff from Tribhuvan International Airport. The aircraft, an A330-303 series wide-body carrying 225 passengers and 11 crew members (total 236 people), diverted west of Nepal — Kathmandu. The pilots successfully shut down the affected engine and made an emergency landing at India — Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in India — Kolkata. Tribhuvan International Airport was closed for approximately 15 minutes following the incident. An inspection of the aircraft is currently underway at India — Kolkata Airport.
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