Turkish Airlines Plane Fire: A major plane crash occurred at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, on Monday morning. A tire of a Turkish Airlines plane suddenly caught fire during landing. However, due to the vigilance of the airport administration and fire department, the fire was brought under control immediately and all the people on board the plane are safe.
What was the whole incident?
According to the information received, Turkish Airlines flight TK 726 was coming from Istanbul to Kathmandu. When the plane was landing on the runway, its right landing gear (tire) caught fire and smoke started coming out. Airport Security SP Rajkumar Silwal has confirmed that the fire has been extinguished with the help of a fire engine.
289 people rescued
A total of 278 passengers and 11 crew members were found on board this plane, totaling 289 people. The special thing is that some high-ranking officials of the United Nations (UN) were also among the passengers. All the passengers were safely evacuated by opening the emergency doors of the plane.
Video goes viral on social media
Some videos of this incident have gone viral on social media, in which flames and smoke can be seen coming out of the landing gear. Currently, no official statement has been given by the airport or the airline company, but it is initially believed that the fire broke out due to a technical fault. An investigation has been ordered to find out the causes of the incident.
FAQ
1. Which airline's plane caught fire?
This incident took place in Turkish Airlines flight TK 726.
2. At which airport did this accident take place?
At Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal.
3. How many people were on board the plane?
There were 278 passengers and 11 crew members on board, making a total of 289 people on board.
4. Was anyone injured in the accident?
No, all 289 people on board the plane are safe due to the vigilance of the airport administration and the fire department.
5. What is the primary cause of the fire?
According to preliminary estimates, it is believed that the landing gear caught fire due to a technical fault.
6. How were the passengers evacuated from the plane?
Keeping safety in mind, the plane's emergency doors were opened and all the passengers were safely taken down.
