Turkish Airlines jet evacuated in Kathmandu after smoke
A Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 arriving from Istanbul was evacuated at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport after smoke appeared in the landing gear while taxiing. All passengers exited safely via emergency slides, with no injuries reported. A technical malfunction in a hydraulic pipe is suspected.
Passengers on a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu were safely evacuated Monday after smoke was detected in the aircraft’s landing gear following a normal landing. The airline confirmed that the Airbus A330, operating flight TK726, had touched down without incident before the issue emerged during taxiing.
Precautionary evacuation ordered
Turkish Airlines spokesperson Yahya Ustun stated that airport tower authorities instructed the crew to carry out an immediate precautionary evacuation. Emergency slides were deployed, and all passengers exited the aircraft successfully. “No injuries were reported,” Ustun said, adding that authorised teams have launched technical inspections. “Initial examinations suggest the smoke was caused by a technical malfunction in a hydraulic pipe,” he explained.
Additional flight arranged
The affected aircraft, registered TC-JNP, remains under investigation at Tribhuvan International Airport. Turkish Airlines announced that an additional flight has been scheduled for the return leg to Istanbul. The incident, while alarming, was resolved without harm to passengers or crew, reflecting the carrier’s adherence to safety protocols. Turkish Airlines continues to maintain its reputation as one of the world’s leading carriers, serving millions of passengers annually across its global network.
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