Bird Hit
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Watch: Iberia flight to Paris makes emergency landing after devastating bird strike on nose cone
World | Aug 06, 2025, 05:15 PM ISTStriking images circulated online revealed the aircraft’s front severely crushed, featuring a large hole in the nose cone caused by the high-speed bird collision. Despite the extensive damage, Iberia’s official statement praised the flight crew for their utmost professionalism.
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Bird hit forces Air India's Delhi-Pune flight to cancel return journey
India | Jun 20, 2025, 02:45 PM ISTThe aircraft landed safely and the bird hit was detected after it touched down in Pune, the airline said in a statement. It has been grounded and extensive checks are being carried out by the engineering team, Air India said.
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Ranchi-bound IndiGo flight makes emergency landing after suffering bird hit
India | Jun 02, 2025, 06:12 PM ISTThe Ranchi airport officials said that the flight was carrying 175 passengers at the time of the incident and all of them are safe.
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Bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight with 179 passengers on board suffers bird-hit in Thiruvananthapuram
India | Mar 25, 2025, 07:45 AM ISTFollowing the incident, the aircraft was immediately taken back to the bay for inspection. As per the airport officials, the aircraft resumed operations after necessary maintenance.
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Air India flight aborts take-off after suffering bird-hit at Goa airport
India | Aug 14, 2024, 10:33 AM ISTThe officials said the management had to take a call to cancel the flight after the unforeseen incident. The flight will undergo a technical checkup to ensure safety, they added.
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Delhi airport operator DIAL launches awareness campaign on Wildlife Hazard Management
Business | May 31, 2024, 08:13 PM ISTDIAL's awareness session in Rangpuri Pahari was organised to address the increasing incidents of bird strikes, especially during the monsoon season. The campaign highlighted the importance of proper waste management and the impact of open waste dumping on aviation safety.
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Dubai-bound IndiGo flight suffers bird hit at Mangaluru Airport; aborts take-off
India | May 25, 2023, 12:46 PM ISTOne of the wings got hit by a bird when the flight had crossed the taxiway and was all set to take off.
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AirAsia flight aborts take-off after bird hit at Lucknow airport I DETAILS
India | Jan 29, 2023, 04:39 PM ISTThe incident happened at around 11 am on Sunday at Lucknow airport when the flight was on the runway and was heading for takeoff.
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Bangalore-bound Akasa Air flight suffers bird hit; returns safely to Mumbai airport
India | Oct 15, 2022, 11:09 PM ISTThe aircraft was grounded for a detailed inspection and has now returned to service, an official statement informed.
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Go First flight G8911 from Ahmedabad to Chandigarh diverted following bird hit, probe ordered
India | Aug 04, 2022, 06:43 PM ISTGo First flights were earlier too diverted after incidents of bird hit, cracked windshield were reported.
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Delhi-bound Air India flight returns to Raipur following bird hit
India | Sep 14, 2021, 12:35 PM ISTAll passengers of the flight have been deplaned, the Raipur Airport Director said.
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Ranchi-bound AirAsia flight suffers bird hit during takeoff at Delhi Airport
India | Jul 29, 2019, 12:40 PM ISTAirAsia flight I5-744 from Delhi to Ranchi was grounded at Delhi's IGI Airport after it suffered a bird hit. The incident was reported at the time of takeoff after which the flight captain discontinued the operation. An inspection of the engine is currently underway. The news was confirmed by a spokesman of AirAsia, who said the aircraft was taxied back to the bay following the incident of bird hit.
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IAF's Jaguar suffers bird hit, lands safely in Ambala
News | Jun 28, 2019, 09:20 PM ISTAn Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar aircraft suffered a bird hit in Ambala on Thursday morning. The pilot of the fighter jet jettisoned fuel tanks after one of the engines of the aircraft failed.