A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight carrying around 175 passengers and crew had to return and make an emergency landing at the Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna shortly after takeoff on Wednesday morning as one of its engines developed a technical snag due to a bird hit. “IGO5009 Patna to Delhi reported bird hit after takeoff at 0842 IST, one dead bird in pieces was found on the runway during inspection. The same was advised to the aircraft through the Approach Control Unit,” said a statement issued by the Patna airport officials.&nbsp;“Message received from the approach control unit that the aircraft requested to come back to Patna due to vibration in one engine. Local standby was declared, and the aircraft landed safely at 0903 IST on runway 7. All passengers are safe,” the Patna airport added.&nbsp;&nbsp;“IndiGo flight 6E 5009 operating from Patna to Delhi on 09 July 2025 turned back to Patna due to a bird strike. Due to the requirement of necessary inspection and maintenance of the aircraft, the flight has been cancelled for the day,” said an IndiGo spokesperson.&nbsp;According to FlightRadar24, flight 6E 5009, an Airbus A320 (VT-IFL), took off from Patna at 8.41 am but was diverted back shortly after take-off. The flight was scheduled to land at Delhi’s IGI Airport at 10.15 am.All 175 passengers and crew were safe, said Patna airport officials.According to reports, the flight (6E509) had as many as 169 passengers on board and landed back safely at the Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in Patna.&nbsp;In another incident on Tuesday, there was a major bee attack on an IndiGo plane in Jaipur, which delayed the flight by over an hour. The swarm of bees was so massive that a fire engine was called in to disperse them.

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According to FlightRadar24, flight 6E 5009, an Airbus A320 (VT-IFL), took off from Patna at 8.41 am but was diverted back shortly after take-off. The flight was scheduled to land at Delhi’s IGI Airport at 10.15 am. All 175 passengers and crew were safe, said Patna airport officials.

A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight carrying around 175 passengers and crew had to return and make an emergency landing at the Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna shortly after takeoff on Wednesday morning as one of its engines developed a technical snag due to a bird hit. “IGO5009 Patna to Delhi reported bird hit after takeoff at 0842 IST, one dead bird in pieces was found on the runway during inspection. The same was advised to the aircraft through the Approach Control Unit,” said a statement issued by the Patna airport officials. “Message received from the approach control unit that the aircraft requested to come back to Patna due to vibration in one engine. Local standby was declared, and the aircraft landed safely at 0903 IST on runway 7. All passengers are safe,” the Patna airport added. “IndiGo flight 6E 5009 operating from Patna to Delhi on 09 July 2025 turned back to Patna due to a bird strike. Due to the requirement of necessary inspection and maintenance of the aircraft, the flight has been cancelled for the day,” said an IndiGo spokesperson. According to FlightRadar24, flight 6E 5009, an Airbus A320 (VT-IFL), took off from Patna at 8.41 am but was diverted back shortly after take-off. The flight was scheduled to land at Delhi’s IGI Airport at 10.15 am. All 175 passengers and crew were safe, said Patna airport officials. According to reports, the flight (6E509) had as many as 169 passengers on board and landed back safely at the Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in Patna. In another incident on Tuesday, there was a major bee attack on an IndiGo plane in Jaipur, which delayed the flight by over an hour. The swarm of bees was so massive that a fire engine was called in to disperse them.

According to FlightRadar24, flight 6E 5009, an Airbus A320 (VT-IFL), took off from Patna at 8.41 am but was diverted back shortly after take-off. The flight was scheduled to land at Delhi’s IGI Airport at 10.15 am. All 175 passengers and crew were safe, said Patna airport officials.

IndiGo’s Delhi-bound flight returns to Patna after technical snag due to bird hit

An Air India aircraft with 242 people onboard crashed in the Indian state of Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Thursday (June 12). The incident took place in Meghani area near the Ahmedabad airport, five minutes after take-off. The plane, en route to London, had taken off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1.38 pm IST.&nbsp;A bird hit may have prevented the Air India flight, which crashed near Ahmedabad airport, from achieving the optimum speed for take-off, leading to the crash, according to experts.&nbsp;The plane was boarded by 242 people, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, one Canadian national and seven Portuguese nationals.&nbsp;In a post on X.com, Air India confirmed the crash. “The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals,” it said.&nbsp;“The injured are being taken to the nearest hospitals. We have also set up a dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information,” it added.&nbsp;A former senior pilot, Captain Saurabh Bhatnagar said, "It looks, prima facie, like a case of multiple bird hits wherein both the engines have lost power. The take-off was perfect and just, I believe, short of taking the gear up, the aircraft started descending, which can happen only in case the engine loses power or the aircraft stops developing lift. Obviously, the investigation will reveal the exact reason."&nbsp;"From the footage, it seems that the take-off was uneventful. The aircraft came down in a controlled fashion. The pilot had given the Mayday call, which means that it was a distress situation," he was quoted saying to NDTV.&nbsp;Meanwhile, aviation expert Sanjay Lazar while talking to NDTV said, “That would explain why the aircraft did not have the power to lift. If there were multiple bird hits on take-off, it probably could not have gone beyond the 6-7 minute threshold and started falling. Let's also remember it's a reasonably new aircraft, it's only 11 years old, so it's not like it had technical issues.”&nbsp;"This is a residential area beyond the airport. Possibly, there were birds in the area. Let's wait for more details to come out, but this is probably one of the key factors involved," he added."

Air India Boeing crash in Ahmedabad: Bird hit, speed issue, engine failure? What experts said of possible reasons

An Air India aircraft with 242 people onboard crashed in the Indian state of Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Thursday (June 12). The incident took place in Meghani area near the Ahmedabad airport, five minutes after take-off. The plane, en route to London, had taken off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1.38 pm IST. A bird hit may have prevented the Air India flight, which crashed near Ahmedabad airport, from achieving the optimum speed for take-off, leading to the crash, according to experts. The plane was boarded by 242 people, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, one Canadian national and seven Portuguese nationals. In a post on X.com, Air India confirmed the crash. “The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals,” it said. “The injured are being taken to the nearest hospitals. We have also set up a dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information,” it added. A former senior pilot, Captain Saurabh Bhatnagar said, "It looks, prima facie, like a case of multiple bird hits wherein both the engines have lost power. The take-off was perfect and just, I believe, short of taking the gear up, the aircraft started descending, which can happen only in case the engine loses power or the aircraft stops developing lift. Obviously, the investigation will reveal the exact reason." "From the footage, it seems that the take-off was uneventful. The aircraft came down in a controlled fashion. The pilot had given the Mayday call, which means that it was a distress situation," he was quoted saying to NDTV. Meanwhile, aviation expert Sanjay Lazar while talking to NDTV said, “That would explain why the aircraft did not have the power to lift. If there were multiple bird hits on take-off, it probably could not have gone beyond the 6-7 minute threshold and started falling. Let's also remember it's a reasonably new aircraft, it's only 11 years old, so it's not like it had technical issues.” "This is a residential area beyond the airport. Possibly, there were birds in the area. Let's wait for more details to come out, but this is probably one of the key factors involved," he added."

The Air India Flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London had 242 people on board

A T'Way Air flight 216, a Boeing 737-800 with 122 passengers on board, faced a harrowing situation when a bird struck its starboard engine, leading to an emergency landing. The incident occurred as the plane was about to land at Incheon airport in South Korea&nbsp;around 9:30 pm.

According to TBS News Dig, a local outlet, a bird collided with the starboard engine during the approach, causing the engine to catch fire.

Alarming scenes unfolded as flames erupted from the engine, nearly reaching the plane's tail. The pilot decided to abort the initial landing, opting for an emergency landing to ensure the safety of the passengers and crew.

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The severity of the situation was captured in a video shared on social media.

Clips from local Japanese television stations depicted the plane on fire as it attempted to land. Passengers on board also recorded footage showing flames sputtering from the engine, intensifying the tension during the emergency.

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A passenger, speaking to TBS News Dig, shared the emotional turmoil during the incident. "My hands were shaking, and my family couldn't even speak a single word, so I was really scared. I don't think I'll ever be able to fly again," expressed an unidentified passenger, highlighting the trauma experienced on board.

In a separate incident, All Nippon Airways' domestic flight 1182 faced safety concerns mid-air. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft, en route to Toyama airport, returned to Sapporo-New Chitose airport after a crack was discovered on the cockpit window. There were no reported injuries among the 59 passengers and six crew members.

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The flight, operating in Japanese airspace, detected a crack on the outermost layer of the cockpit window, prompting the decision to return to the departure airport. Despite the mid-air disruption, all passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

Adding to the recent string of aviation incidents, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 MAX faced an emergency landing after one of its doors blew open minutes after take-off.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A T'Way Air flight 216, a Boeing 737-800 with 122 passengers on board, faced a harrowing situation when a bird struck its starboard engine, leading to an emergency landing.

A T'Way Air flight 216, a Boeing 737-800 with 122 passengers on board, faced a harrowing situation when a bird struck its starboard engine, leading to an emergency landing. The incident occurred as the plane was about to land at Incheon airport in South Korea around 9:30 pm. According to TBS News Dig, a local outlet, a bird collided with the starboard engine during the approach, causing the engine to catch fire. Alarming scenes unfolded as flames erupted from the engine, nearly reaching the plane's tail. The pilot decided to abort the initial landing, opting for an emergency landing to ensure the safety of the passengers and crew. Also read | Alaska Incident: Which Indian airlines fly the Boeing 737 MAX? Dramatic footage on social media The severity of the situation was captured in a video shared on social media. Clips from local Japanese television stations depicted the plane on fire as it attempted to land. Passengers on board also recorded footage showing flames sputtering from the engine, intensifying the tension during the emergency. Watch the video here: × A passenger, speaking to TBS News Dig, shared the emotional turmoil during the incident. "My hands were shaking, and my family couldn't even speak a single word, so I was really scared. I don't think I'll ever be able to fly again," expressed an unidentified passenger, highlighting the trauma experienced on board. In a separate incident, All Nippon Airways' domestic flight 1182 faced safety concerns mid-air. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft, en route to Toyama airport, returned to Sapporo-New Chitose airport after a crack was discovered on the cockpit window. There were no reported injuries among the 59 passengers and six crew members. Also read | Boeing 737 Max 9 door blowout: US Aviation watchdog increases oversight of Boeing The flight, operating in Japanese airspace, detected a crack on the outermost layer of the cockpit window, prompting the decision to return to the departure airport. Despite the mid-air disruption, all passengers and crew members remained unharmed. Adding to the recent string of aviation incidents, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 MAX faced an emergency landing after one of its doors blew open minutes after take-off. (With inputs from agencies)

Boeing plane carrying 122 passengers in Japan erupts in flames after bird hit

A video doing the rounds on social media shows a pilot smeared with blood after a bird crashed through the windshield of the aircraft he was flying. The gruesome video shows the giant bird, with the lower part of its body, along with the talons, lodged in the cockpit amid strong winds.

A video doing the rounds on social media shows a pilot smeared with blood after a bird crashed through the windshield of the aircraft he was flying. The gruesome video shows the giant bird, with the lower part of its body, along with the talons, lodged in the cockpit amid strong winds. The pilot’s skill set and demeanour have taken the internet by surprise as he calmly lands the plane. The incident happened in Ecuador, as per several news outlets who posted the clip online. The plane landed safely, as reported by Russia Today and the pilot has been identified as Ariel Valiente. Disclaimer: The content you are about to see contains graphic images. Some viewers may find the following video disturbing. Pilot safely lands his plane after a huge bird struck his windshield in the Los Ríos Province, Ecuador. Ariel Valiente was not injured during the incident. pic.twitter.com/Rl3Esonmtp — Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) June 15, 2023 × "Pilot safely lands his plane after a huge bird struck his windshield in the Los Rios Province, Ecuador. Ariel Valiente was not injured during the incident," said the text of one of the tweets. The clip has generated a lot of buzz on Twitter. "So lucky, I knew an airline pilot that lost his eye when this happened," commented one user. "I've heard of roadkill, but never have I seen or heard of air kill," tweeted another. "This guy is a legend," said a third user, praising the patience shown by the pilot. Reacting to the video, a user who calls himself a flight instructor, said on Twitter: "When in a stressful situation, pilots will revert to the first thing they learned. That's why initial training is so important." It is not clear whether the blood belongs to Captain Valiente or the bird. Also read | Passengers aboard IndiGo flight get pilot changed after failed landing attempts: Report No information has been provided regarding the species of bird that was involved in the terrifying occurrence, however, some have speculated that it may have been an Andean Condor, which can have a wingspan as large as nine feet. After a US Airways jet carrying 155 passengers struck a flock of Canada geese and lost power as it flew out of New York's LaGuardia Airport in 2009, pilots and air safety officials began paying particular attention to aeroplanes that impact wildlife. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the pilot, piloted the aeroplane into the Hudson River in what became known as the "Miracle on the Hudson," and all 155 people on board survived. Which airports have the most wildlife strikes? As per the online news source Denverite, Denver International Airport was established in 1995 along the primary flyway for migratory birds across the continent. With well over 9,000 reports through the end of 2022, the airport has the most entries in the wildlife strike database. Only 42 of those impacts resulted in the aircraft suffering serious damage, and no aircraft were obliterated. With more than 2,650 strike reports in the database, the Horned Lark is the species that is hit the most frequently in Denver, reported USA Today. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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An Indian Air Force aircraft MiG-21 crashed in Rajasthan's Bikaner district on Friday,&nbsp;a defence ministry spokesperson said.

The aircraft was on a routine mission, news agency ANI reported.

The pilot of the aircraft ejected safely before the crash.

Court of inquiry will set up an investigation into the accident.

Bikaner Superintendent of Police Pradeep Mohan Sharma said the MiG aircraft crashed in Shobhasar ki Dhani, 12 km from Bikaner city, news agency PTI reported.&nbsp;

He said police teams have rushed to the spot to cordon off the area. No loss of life has been reported.

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An Indian Air Force aircraft MiG-21 crashed in Rajasthan's Bikaner district on Friday, a defence ministry spokesperson said. The aircraft was on a routine mission, news agency ANI reported.

An Indian Air Force aircraft MiG-21 crashed in Rajasthan's Bikaner district on Friday, a defence ministry spokesperson said. The aircraft was on a routine mission, news agency ANI reported. The pilot of the aircraft ejected safely before the crash. Court of inquiry will set up an investigation into the accident. Bikaner Superintendent of Police Pradeep Mohan Sharma said the MiG aircraft crashed in Shobhasar ki Dhani, 12 km from Bikaner city, news agency PTI reported. He said police teams have rushed to the spot to cordon off the area. No loss of life has been reported. (With inputs from agencies)

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