Air India flight from Delhi suffers bird hit at Patna airport, passengers safe
An Air India flight carrying 164 passengers experienced a bird strike while landing at Patna airport on Monday. Authorities confirmed that the aircraft landed safely and there were no disruptions to airport operations.
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Bird strikes represent a recurring safety concern in aviation that requires constant monitoring and runway management to prevent potential accidents.
An Air India flight from Delhi suffered a bird hit while landing at the Patna airport on Monday (August 24, 2026), prompting authorities to conduct a runway inspection, an official said.
The Delhi-Patna flight, with 164 passengers on board, was about to land when the incident took place at 7.44 a.m., he said.
“The pilot of Air India flight AI 1741 reported a suspected bird strike. After the plane landed, the authorities carried out a runway inspection,” the airport official said.
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