Air India Express flight from Visakhapatnam suffers bird strike, all 148 safe

An Air India Express flight from Visakhapatnam to Bengaluru suffered a bird strike on Tuesday but landed safely at Kempegowda International Airport. All 148 passengers and crew members on board were unharmed.

Flight IX2065 completed its journey despite the incident and was moved to a parking stand after landing. Ground engineers and technical teams began examining the aircraft to check for possible damage to its structure or engines.

No injuries were reported. The inspection was being carried out as part of standard safety procedures following the bird strike.

Aircraft inspection underway after bird strike

Bird strikes can pose a safety risk to aircraft, making post-landing inspections important to identify any damage. In this case, the flight landed safely, and technical teams began checking the aircraft after it was moved away from the runway.

The incident comes days after two separate aviation emergencies involving an Air India flight and an IndiGo aircraft.

Air India flight returns to normal operations after hijack scare

On October 14, Air India flight AI-2030, travelling from Frankfurt to Delhi, made an emergency landing at Jaipur International Airport at around 9.35 am after transmitting 'Squawk 7500', the internationally designated transponder code indicating unlawful interference or a suspected hijacking.

Security agencies carried out a comprehensive sanitisation sweep before clearing the aircraft. Officials said the Aerodrome Committee assessed the situation and concluded that the threat alert had been resolved.

The aircraft subsequently departed Jaipur for Delhi on Wednesday afternoon after receiving clearance.

IndiGo flight diverted after power bank catches fire

In another incident on October 11, a Chennai-bound IndiGo flight from Delhi was diverted to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, Hyderabad, after a passenger's power bank caught fire inside the cabin.

Smoke from the electronic device triggered concern among passengers, prompting the crew to respond and the pilots to divert the aircraft in line with safety procedures.

The airline apologised for the disruption and said it was working to minimise inconvenience to passengers.

"We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers due to this unforeseen situation and are making all efforts to minimise it, including offering refreshments and sharing timely updates. At IndiGo, the safety of our customers and crew remains our top priority," the airline spokesperson had said.