Overview
- The Airbus A330 from Istanbul landed Monday in Kathmandu with flames and thick smoke coming from the right main landing gear.
- All on board evacuated down slides with no serious injuries reported, and outlets varied on the headcount between 277 and 288 people.
- Nepal’s aviation authority said the airport’s only runway closed for 98 minutes before flights resumed, creating delays as crews secured the jet.
- Turkish Airlines said initial checks point to a hydraulic pipe malfunction near the landing gear, while other reports noted overheated brakes or a burst tyre as possible factors.
- The aircraft remains grounded for inspections in Kathmandu, and officials arranged hotels and alternate flights for affected travelers.