Delhi-bound Akasa Air flight hit by bird

By IANS | Updated: October 27, 2022 13:45 IST2022-10-27T13:36:03+5:302022-10-27T13:45:06+5:30

New Delhi, Oct 27 A Delhi-bound Akasa Air flight was hit by a bird during the climb on ...

Delhi-bound Akasa Air flight hit by bird | Delhi-bound Akasa Air flight hit by bird

Delhi-bound Akasa Air flight hit by bird

New Delhi, Oct 27 A Delhi-bound Akasa Air flight was hit by a bird during the climb on Thursday, due to which the aircraft suffered a radome damage.

In a statement, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said: "Today, Akasa B-737-8 (Max) aircraft VT-YAF operating flight QP-1333 (Ahmedabad-Delhi) experienced a bird strike during the climb out passing 1900ft. Post landing at Delhi, radome damage was observed. Aircraft declared AOG (Aircraft on ground) at Delhi."

On October 14, a Bengaluru-bound Akasa Air flight was diverted to Mumbai also due to a bird hit.

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