Air India Express Flight Lands Safely in Bengaluru Following Bird Strike

NEW DELHI: An Air India Express flight travelling from Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh to Bengaluru experienced a bird strike but touched down safely at Kempegowda International Airport, leaving all 148 passengers and crew unharmed, officials said on Tuesday.\n\nThe incident took place on Monday. Following the landing, engineering teams carried out a thorough technical inspection of the aircraft to check for any structural or engine damage. Such checks follow standard operating protocols after bird-hit incidents to ensure the plane remains airworthy.\n\nAn airline representative confirmed that the aircraft was cleared for service following the checks and that schedule disruptions were avoided.\n\n## Key quotes\n\n* "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," an Air India Express spokesperson stated, as quoted by ANI.\n\nA related event took place on October 17, when an inbound Emirates flight from Dubai suffered a bird strike upon landing in Delhi. That incident resulted in damage to the aircraft's nose cone and led to a delay of over 14 hours for its return journey while maintenance work was completed.\n\nBird strikes happen when wildlife collides with an airplane in flight, occasionally causing damage to external surfaces such as the nose cone, windshield, or engines. Although many collisions cause minimal harm, standard aviation guidelines mandate detailed evaluations and any necessary repairs prior to clearing the plane for further journeys.