A Turkish Airlines aircraft caught fire while landing at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 11, 2026. Authorities confirmed that all 277 passengers and 11 crew members were safe. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, the fire is believed to have started from a spark in the right landing gear during touchdown. Rescue operations were completed, and an investigation into the cause of the incident is underway.

Following the incident, the airport’s only runway was closed for about two hours before resuming operations. Kathmandu’s airports are considered among the world’s most challenging due to their mountainous surroundings and complex terrain, which increase risks for pilots.

A similar Turkish Airlines incident occurred at the same airport in 2015 when a plane skidded off the runway, though no injuries were reported. Nepal has faced multiple aviation safety issues in the past, prompting plans to improve safety standards amid European Union restrictions on its airlines.