A Turkish Airlines Airbus A330-300 (reg. TC-LNG) operating flight TK727 from Kathmandu to Istanbul made an emergency landing in Kolkata on Wednesday after a right-engine fire warning was triggered shortly after takeoff. The incident occurred around four minutes into the flight, prompting the crew to shut down the affected engine and divert in line with standard safety procedures.
Air traffic control at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport was alerted, and emergency services were placed on standby. The aircraft landed safely at 14:49 local time with 225 passengers and 11 crew members on board, and no injuries were reported. Fire crews were ultimately not required to intervene.
The aircraft has been grounded for a detailed technical inspection, and an investigation into the cause of the engine alert is underway. Aviation experts noted that modern aircraft detection systems and swift crew response played a key role in ensuring a controlled and safe outcome.