Kathmandu: A FlyDubai flight in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu suffered engine failure after takeoff. The flight took off from the Tribhuvan International Airport with around 150 people on board.
The aircraft returned as soon as the engine malfunction was reported. The pilots later told the control tower that they would proceed once all the indicators were found to be normal. After the inspection, the aircraft was later flown to Dubai. More than 150 people, including 50 Nepalese passengers, are on board the aircraft.
A FlyDubai Airlines spokesperson said that there have been reports of engine failure on Fly Dubai Flight 576 from Kathmandu to Dubai. A bird collided with the aircraft while taking off from Kathmandu. Thereafter, standard procedure was followed and flights to Dubai continued as usual. The flight will arrive in Dubai at 00:14 local time.
Flight FZ576 took off from the airport at 9:21 pm. Flames were seen in one of the engines of the aircraft at around 9.25 pm. During this time, explosion-like sounds were also heard in Koteshwar, Imadol and Patan areas. According to some eyewitnesses, fire was also seen in the aircraft.
The aircraft then approached the Tribhuvan International Airport and sought permission for an emergency landing. As soon as the signal was received, efforts were started to land the aircraft. Soon after, the pilots contacted the airport and told them that all the systems on board the aircraft were working fine and they were taking the plane to Dubai.