May 11, 2026 2:16 PM
Turkish Airlines plane evacuated after smoke seen from landing gear in Nepal
A Turkish Airlines THYAO.IS plane was evacuated after smoke was observed from its landing gear while it was taxiing after landing in Nepal's capital of Kathmandu, the airline said, forcing the closure of the airport for an hour. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) had earlier said a fire broke out in the right rear tyre of the Airbus AIR.PA A330, which was doused before the plane was towed to the taxiway. All 277 passengers and 11 crew on board were evacuated using the emergency...