Turkish Airlines Plane Evacuated After Nepal Landing Fire, Airport Closed

A Turkish Airlines plane was evacuated in Kathmandu, Nepal, after its landing gear caught fire or emitted smoke upon touchdown, leading to the airport's closure. All 300 passengers and crew were safely evacuated from the aircraft using emergency slides.

11 May, 03:07 — 11 May, 07:26

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Why this matters

This incident highlights the critical importance of aviation safety protocols and emergency response, especially during landing, which is a high-risk phase of flight. The safe evacuation of all individuals underscores effective crew training and airport emergency services.

Key entitiesTurkish Airlines Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport Istanbul

The Story

What 22 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

A Turkish Airlines plane caught fire upon landing at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal.
All passengers and crew were safely evacuated from the aircraft.
The incident led to the temporary closure of Kathmandu airport.
The flight originated from Istanbul.

Key claims3 agreed · 1 unverified

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A small fire broke out on a Turkish Airlines plane after landing in Kathmandu.

agreed·balkan-webvijesti-me20-minutenn1-serbianaftemporiki+11

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The fire was located on the right landing gear/tyres of the aircraft.

agreed·20-minutenorfhindustan-timesndtv

The airport was closed for approximately one hour.

unverified·balkan-web

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The plane had 277 passengers and 11 crew members on board.

agreed·naftemporikihotnewsiefimerida

Coverage gaps

The specific number of passengers and crew on board the aircraft.

Reportednaftemporikiobservadorhotnewsdigi24Times of Indiaiefimerida

Missingbalkan-webvijesti-me20-minuten+8

The specific model of the Airbus aircraft involved.

Reported20-minutenhotnews

Missingbalkan-webvijesti-men1-serbia+12

Coverage matrix(22 sources)

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	FT	yle-uutiset	telex	orf	publico	n1-serbia	digi24	observador	hotnews	Times of India
The specific number of passengers and crew on board the aircraft.
The specific model of the Airbus aircraft involved.

Covered Divergent Not mentioned

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Source Diversity

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22 sources33/33

Spectrum spread— 4/5 buckets covered25/33

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balkan-web20-minutenorfdigi24FT

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naftemporikiobservadorhindustan-timesTimes of India

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Daily Sabah

Geographic diversity— 14 regions34/34

India4Greece3Portugal2Serbia2Romania2Hungary1Turkey1Moldova1Albania1Montenegro1Switzerland1Austria1Finland1UK1

Political spectrum

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n1-serbiacenter-leftcenter-leftneutral—focus on factual incident reporting

newsbeastcenter-leftcenter-leftneutral—straightforward reporting of aircraft fire

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual and descriptive, focusing on the incident's details without significant political framing or commentary, resulting in a balanced overall lean.

Sources

Showing 5 of 22 sources

FTVery High5h ago

Airlines cut prices to entice holiday bookers worried about jet fuel

Companies locked in a ‘confidence game’ with consumers to persuade them to book

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual6h ago

Turkish Airlines plane catches fire while landing in Kathmandu; 278 passengers on board

By TOI WORLD DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual5h ago

Turkish Airlines jet's landing gear catches fire upon arrival at Nepal's Kathmandu airport | Video

Although the incident caused no reported injuries, it did force the Kathmandu airport to shut down.

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ndtvMostly Factual6h ago

Video: Turkish Airlines Plane Tyre Catches Fire During Landing In Nepal

Turkish Airlines aircraft caught fire on right tyres during landing at Tribhuvan Airport, passengers evacuated safely.

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Daily SabahMixed2h ago

THY plane evacuated in Nepal after smoke detected in landing gear

Passengers aboard a flight of Türkiye's flag carrier Turkish Airlines (THY) from Istanbul to Nepal's capital Kathmandu were evacuated on Monday after smoke was detected i...

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Coverage Timeline

First report: ndtv · 11 May, 03:07|Full coverage: 22 · 5h|Window: 5h

Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning

ndtv11 May, 03:07First to report

Video: Turkish Airlines Plane Tyre Catches Fire During Landing In Nepal

iefimerida11 May, 03:28

Πυρκαγιά σε αεροσκάφος της Turkish Airlines μετά την προσγείωση στο Κατμαντού -Εκκενώθηκαν οι 277 επιβαίνοντες

indian-express11 May, 03:37

Turkish Airlines jet catches fire while landing at Nepal’s main airport; all passengers safe

Times of India11 May, 03:44

Turkish Airlines plane catches fire while landing in Kathmandu; 278 passengers on board

FT11 May, 04:00

Airlines cut prices to entice holiday bookers worried about jet fuel

hindustan-times11 May, 04:00

Turkish Airlines jet's landing gear catches fire upon arrival at Nepal's Kathmandu airport | Video

yle-uutiset11 May, 04:36

Turkish Airlinesin kone syttyi tuleen laskeutuessaan Nepaliin – kaikki matkustajat turvassa

newsbeast11 May, 04:44

Φωτιά σε αεροσκάφος της Turkish Airlines που προσγειώθηκε στην πρωτεύουσα του Νεπάλ – Δείτε βίντεο

digi2411 May, 04:48

Incendiu la aterizarea unui avion cu 277 de pasageri pe principalul aeroport din Nepal

hotnews11 May, 05:17

Fum și evacuare de urgență la aterizarea unui avion Turkish Airlines. Pasagerii, salvați pe tobogane

orf11 May, 05:43

Reifenbrand: Flugzeug nach Landung in Nepal evakuiert

observador11 May, 05:59

Avião da Turkish Airlines incendiou-se ao aterrar em Nepal

naftemporiki11 May, 06:18

Turkish Airlines: Μικρής έκτασης φωτιά σε αεροσκάφος στο αεροδρόμιο του Κατμαντού – Σώοι οι επιβαίνοντες (βίντεο)

n1-serbia11 May, 06:36

VIDEO/ Përfshihet nga flakët një avion, pamje nga evakuimi i 300 personave në bord

newsmaker-md11 May, 07:04

Самолет Turkish Airlines загорелся при посадке в Катманду. Пассажиров эвакуировали

danas11 May, 07:12

Avion Turkiš erlajnsa se zapalio pri sletanju u Nepalu

Daily Sabah11 May, 07:26

THY plane evacuated in Nepal after smoke detected in landing gear

publico11 May, 07:39

Avião da Turkish Airlines incendeia-se ao aterrar em aeroporto do Nepal

telex11 May, 07:49Latest update

Leszállás után evakuálták a Turkish Airlines gépét Nepálban

Story evolution

Initial ReportsMay 11, 03:00-04:00Z

Early reports confirmed a Turkish Airlines plane caught fire on landing and all passengers were safe.

Detailing the IncidentMay 11, 04:00-06:00Z

Subsequent reports added details about the fire's location (landing gear/tyres) and the number of passengers/crew.

Airport Closure ConfirmationMay 11, 06:00-07:00Z

Later articles confirmed the temporary closure of Kathmandu airport due to the incident.

Turkish Airlines Plane Evacuated After Nepal Landing Fire, Airport Closed

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 1 unverified

Coverage gaps

Coverage matrix(22 sources)

The Story

Source Diversity

Source Diversity

Political spectrum

Sources

Airlines cut prices to entice holiday bookers worried about jet fuel

Turkish Airlines plane catches fire while landing in Kathmandu; 278 passengers on board

Turkish Airlines jet's landing gear catches fire upon arrival at Nepal's Kathmandu airport | Video

Video: Turkish Airlines Plane Tyre Catches Fire During Landing In Nepal

THY plane evacuated in Nepal after smoke detected in landing gear

Coverage Timeline

Video: Turkish Airlines Plane Tyre Catches Fire During Landing In Nepal

Πυρκαγιά σε αεροσκάφος της Turkish Airlines μετά την προσγείωση στο Κατμαντού -Εκκενώθηκαν οι 277 επιβαίνοντες

Turkish Airlines jet catches fire while landing at Nepal’s main airport; all passengers safe

Turkish Airlines plane catches fire while landing in Kathmandu; 278 passengers on board

Airlines cut prices to entice holiday bookers worried about jet fuel

Turkish Airlines jet's landing gear catches fire upon arrival at Nepal's Kathmandu airport | Video

Turkish Airlinesin kone syttyi tuleen laskeutuessaan Nepaliin – kaikki matkustajat turvassa

Φωτιά σε αεροσκάφος της Turkish Airlines που προσγειώθηκε στην πρωτεύουσα του Νεπάλ – Δείτε βίντεο

Incendiu la aterizarea unui avion cu 277 de pasageri pe principalul aeroport din Nepal

Fum și evacuare de urgență la aterizarea unui avion Turkish Airlines. Pasagerii, salvați pe tobogane

Reifenbrand: Flugzeug nach Landung in Nepal evakuiert

Avião da Turkish Airlines incendiou-se ao aterrar em Nepal

Turkish Airlines: Μικρής έκτασης φωτιά σε αεροσκάφος στο αεροδρόμιο του Κατμαντού – Σώοι οι επιβαίνοντες (βίντεο)

Avion Turkiš erlajnsa se zapalio pri sletanju u Nepalu, nema povređenih osoba

Flugzeug fängt bei Landung Feuer – alle Passagiere evakuiert

Avion Turkiš erlajnsa se zapalio pri slijetanju u Nepalu, nema...

VIDEO/ Përfshihet nga flakët një avion, pamje nga evakuimi i 300 personave në bord

Самолет Turkish Airlines загорелся при посадке в Катманду. Пассажиров эвакуировали

Avion Turkiš erlajnsa se zapalio pri sletanju u Nepalu

THY plane evacuated in Nepal after smoke detected in landing gear

Avião da Turkish Airlines incendeia-se ao aterrar em aeroporto do Nepal

Leszállás után evakuálták a Turkish Airlines gépét Nepálban

Story evolution

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Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 1 unverified

Coverage gaps

Coverage matrix(22 sources)

Story evolution

Political spectrum