Air India Express flight suffers bird strike, lands safely in Bengaluru
An Air India Express flight from Bhogapuram to Bengaluru landed safely after experiencing a bird strike. The aircraft was inspected and cleared for service, with no injuries reported among the 148 passengers and crew.
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Highlights aviation safety protocols and the recurring operational challenges posed by bird strikes in commercial aviation.
NEW DELHI: An Air India Express flight from Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh to Bengaluru suffered a bird strike but landed safely at Kempegowda International Airport, with all 148 passengers and crew members unharmed on Tuesday.The incident occurred on Monday, following which the aircraft was inspected by technical teams to assess any damage to its structure and engines. Such inspections are part of standard safety procedures after a bird strike to determine whether an aircraft can continue operating safely.An Air India Express spokesperson said the aircraft had been declared serviceable after the inspection and that there was no disruption to flight operations."Our Bhogapuram-Bengaluru flight reported a bird strike. The aircraft was inspected and has been declared serviceable.
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