A Turkish Airlines aircraft experienced a bird strike involving a pigeon while landing at Kathmandu airport, Nepal. The impact damaged a light on the aircraft’s nose landing gear, forcing a temporary halt to flight operations. Consequently, runway clearance was required to ensure further flights could proceed safely from Tribhuvan International Airport. The incident caused delays to scheduled departures and arrivals. Technicians assessed the damage to the Turkish Airlines plane before it could be repaired. Authorities at Kathmandu airport are reviewing standard bird control procedures to prevent similar occurrences.