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Bird hits Air India Express flight to Bengaluru with 148 on board
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News18•20-10-2026, 14:40
Bird hits Air India Express flight to Bengaluru with 148 on board
- •An Air India Express flight IX2065 from Visakhapatnam to Bengaluru was struck by a bird on October 19.
- •There were 148 passengers on board who experienced a moment of panic, though everyone remained safe.
- •The flight landed safely at Kempegowda International Airport with no injuries or major damage reported.
- •Ground engineers and technical teams inspected the aircraft for any potential structural or engine damage.
- •All passengers safely disembarked, and alternative travel arrangements were made where necessary.
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Air India Express flight IX2065 from Visakhapatnam to Bengaluru was struck by a bird on October 19, with 148 passengers on board. The crew prepared for a safe landing at Kempegowda International Airport, and the flight landed safely without any injuries or significant damage to the aircraft.
No passengers or crew members were injured in the bird strike incident, and the aircraft did not suffer any significant damage. All passengers safely disembarked, and alternative travel arrangements were made for those who could not complete their journey.
Following a safe landing at the parking stand, ground engineers and the technical team inspected the aircraft's structure and engines for potential damage as part of safety procedures.
