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Air India flight from Colombo to Chennai hit by bird; pilot makes safe landing
Air India: A bird strike occurred on an Air India flight from Colombo to Chennai, forcing the airline to cancel its return flight. According to airport authorities, 158 passengers were on board at the time.
A bird strike happened to an Air India flight from Colombo to Chennai on Tuesday, prompting the airline to cancel its return trip, airport officials stated. There were 158 passengers aboard when the accident happened. The aircraft was landed safely and all the passengers were evacuated safely. According to officials, the bird strike was discovered after landing.
Following the incident, the plane was grounded, and Air India engineers conducted a detailed inspection. Due to safety concerns, the airline decided to cancel the return flight.
The airline arranged for another aircraft to accommodate the affected passengers, and 137 passengers later departed for Colombo.
Muskan Kumawat
Journalist & Writer
