Cargo Compartment Fire Leads to Emergency Landing in Comilla (VT-CYK)

Incident Overview and Emergency Response During a flight from Agartala to Calcutta, a fire broke out in the cargo compartment of a four-engine aircraft. The captain responded by reducing the aircraft's altitude and attempting an emergency landing. The aircraft crash-landed in a prairie in Comilla, sliding for several yards before coming to rest in flames. All three crew members successfully evacuated the cabin and were reported unhurt. However, the situation became tragic for nearby residents, as seven villagers were killed while approaching the aircraft, which suffered several explosions. ## Investigation and Cause The exact cause of the in-flight fire remains unknown. The investigation into the incident has not yet determined the specific origin of the cargo compartment fire.