BENGALURU: An Air India Express flight operating from Visakhapatnam to Bengaluru suffered a bird strike on October 19, but managed to execute a safe landing at Kempegowda International Airport. Officials confirmed that all 148 passengers and crew members on board escaped unhurt.
The aircraft, operating as flight IX2065, landed safely at the airport before being taxied to its designated parking bay for further evaluation.
Following the incident, ground engineers and technical teams immediately initiated mandatory inspections to assess whether the aircraft sustained any structural or engine damage. No injuries were reported among the passengers or crew members.
In accordance with standard aviation safety protocols, aircraft subjected to bird strikes are only cleared for subsequent commercial operations following comprehensive technical assessments and clearance by engineering personnel. Further details regarding the aircraft’s operational status will be released upon completion of the mandatory technical review.
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