Turkish Airlines jet catches fire while landing at Nepal’s main airport

Passengers were safely evacuated (AP)
Passengers were safely evacuated (AP)
Mon, 11 May, 2026 - 07:54
Associated Press reporters

A Turkish Airlines jet has caught fire while landing at Nepal’s main airport, causing no injuries but forcing the airport to shut down.

The flight from Istanbul landed at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport with fire and smoke apparent on the right landing gear.

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