148 passengers were onboard the flight
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. There has been no impact on our operations," the spokesperson said in a statement, as quoted by ANI.A similar incident was reported on October 17, when an Emirates flight from Dubai to Delhi suffered a bird strike while arriving in the national capital. The incident damaged the aircraft's nose cone and delayed its return flight to Dubai by more than 14 hours as repairs were required, according to reports.
Bird strikes occur when birds collide with aircraft, potentially damaging components such as the nose, windscreen or engines. While many such incidents cause little or no damage, they can require technical inspections and repairs before an aircraft is cleared for its next flight.