A Turkish Airlines aircraft operating from Kathmandu to Istanbul was compelled to execute an emergency landing at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport on Wednesday following an engine fire incident. The Indian Civil Aviation Ministry confirmed the aircraft issued a ‘PAN PAN’ distress signal—a international aviation alert indicating an urgent situation—at approximately 1:38 PM local time. The pilot reported a fire in the right engine and subsequent failure of that engine, necessitating an immediate diversion to the nearest suitable airport. Airport emergency services were placed on full alert as the aircraft approached. The fire was successfully extinguished by ground crews by 1:51 PM, just minutes after the plane touched down. Authorities have confirmed that all passengers and crew aboard the flight emerged unharmed, with no injuries reported. The incident highlights the critical importance of pilot training and emergency response protocols in managing in-flight technical failures, ensuring passenger safety during unforeseen aviation emergencies.