The Akasa Air flight, QP 1607, operating a Boeing 737 MAX 8 from Pune to Delhi, encountered a bird strike on Friday morning, October 10.
Mid-Flight Bird Striking for Indian Airline
The low-budget Indian airline has released a statement confirming the incident:
Akasa Air flight QP 1607 from Pune to Delhi on October 10 experienced a bird hit. The aircraft landed safely, and all passengers and crew members were deplaned.
The aircraft is being examined by our engineering team in accordance with Akasa Air’s standard operating procedures and will be released for service after a thorough inspection. At Akasa Air, safety continues to be our top priority.
The plane arrived in Delhi as scheduled at 10:10 am, following its departure from Pune at 07:50 am
The aircraft was due to operate a subsequent flight from Delhi to Goa later at 10:50 am, however, the departure was delayed and didn’t depart until 11:50 am and another aircraft was deployed on the route to ensure the safety of passengers.
Bird Strikes of the Past
This strike follows the shock that fell on passengers on Tui flight TOM6754 last month, after the Cardiff departure to Cyprus suffered a bird strike that diverted the flight to Birmingham.
These incidents highlight the dangers and the consequences of bird strikes, and the threats that they can pose to aircraft, passengers and flight schedules.
Akasa Air’s prioritisation of the safety of its passengers has been reiterated by spokespersons and the airline itself; however, the incident is still concerning.
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