Turkish Airlines aircraft catches fire during landing in Kathmandu

On May 11, 2026, a Turkish Airlines Airbus A330-300 flight from Istanbul experienced a fire in its rear right landing gear tire upon landing at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. All 277 passengers and 11 crew members on board were safely evacuated following the incident. Gyanendra Bhul, a spokesperson for the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, confirmed that the emergency services addressed the fire immediately. As a precautionary measure, the airport was closed for approximately one hour while the situation was brought under control. Authorities are currently investigating the precise cause of the malfunction. There were no injuries reported during the evacuation process.