Turkish Airlines flight resumes journey after technical issue at BIA

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The Turkish Airlines flight from Colombo to Istanbul, which was forced to return to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) due to a technical issue with its landing gear, departed again this evening after repairs were completed, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited said.

They said the flight departed BIA at 5.41 p.m today.

Flight TK 733 had taken off from BIA at 10.00 p.m. last night carrying 51 passengers, but developed a landing gear malfunction shortly after departure from Katunayake. As a precaution, the pilot returned the aircraft to BIA, where the runway was prepared for an emergency landing with fire engines, ambulances and emergency response teams placed on standby.

The aircraft, which was carrying 202 passengers and 10 crew members at the time, carried out a precautionary fuel dump over the sea prior to landing to reduce risk. It subsequently landed safely at BIA.

Airport authorities said several outbound flights experienced delays due to the incident. All passengers were safely evacuated after landing and accommodated at nearby hotels while arrangements were made to repair and reposition the aircraft.

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LA Reader Wednesday, 17 December 2025 10:04 PM

So, Flight TK 733 had taken off from BIA carrying 51 passengers, and landed with 202 passengers? Wonder how did this happen.

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D P P Prasad Thursday, 18 December 2025 10:42 AM

If that plane was unfortunately crashed what would have been happening to the innocent passengers who were on board in order to prevent a big carnage the genuine attempt being taken by the aviation and air port authority is exceptional that showcases the humanity hospitality and kindness of the Sri Lankan people

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R. K. F. C. Bernard Thursday, 18 December 2025 08:21 PM

Yes actually, people of our area had been trembling with excitement by this action and some of them had tried to escape from their areas for preventing the destruction that's why they have decided as a crash of plane and it was a heartbreaking experience to them. However being control is appreciable.

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R. K. D. C. Bernard Thursday, 18 December 2025 08:10 PM

Plane taking off mean a severe responsible job of Pilots and they have done their super for prevent all passengers with plane accurately anyway. Being efficient could prevent all and appreciable ability compulsively. Otherwise all those passengers on board at that time were in vulnerable and absolutely die that Pilots had got the crucial decision of releasing the over fuel to the air using flying here and there in Chilw area. As well as those people of relevant area had been shocked by that action in the night almost. I also from Chilaw but on that day I was in Kurunegala and that story was told after my returning by our people. Whatever those Pilots played of their best for prevent all and wish them for a better life as Pilots.

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