Air India Flight From Delhi Suffers Bird Hit While Landing At Patna Airport
An Air India flight from Delhi to Patna experienced a bird strike during landing, but all 164 passengers remained safe. Airport authorities conducted a runway inspection and confirmed that operations were not disrupted.
Why it matters
Bird strikes are a common aviation safety concern, particularly during monsoon seasons, requiring consistent monitoring by airport authorities.
An Air India flight from Delhi suffered a bird hit while landing at the Patna airport on Monday morning, 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 am, he said."The pilot of Air India flight AI 1741 reported a suspected bird strike.
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