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Air India flight experiences bird strike during Patna landing; all passengers safe
An Air India flight carrying 164 passengers encountered a bird strike while attempting to land at Patna airport on Monday morning. Airport authorities conducted a runway inspection following the incident, with no impact on flight operations.
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Air India flight AI 1741 from Delhi reported a suspected bird strike as it approached Patna airport at 7:44 am on Monday. The aircraft, carrying 164 passengers, successfully completed its landing despite the incident. Following standard protocol, airport authorities immediately inspected the runway to assess any potential damage.
An airport official confirmed that all passengers remained safe throughout the event and that no disruption to airport operations occurred as a result of the incident. The flight proceeded without further complications after landing.
Bird strikes are a recurring phenomenon at Indian airports, particularly during the monsoon season when avian activity intensifies across the country. Airport management has implemented systematic measures to mitigate such incidents, including a dedicated committee that conducts monthly inspections to monitor bird and animal activity in and around the airport premises.
"Based on the inspection findings, we prepare reports highlighting areas requiring cleaning and other preventive measures," the official said. These reports inform targeted ground maintenance operations designed to reduce the likelihood of wildlife encounters on the tarmac and runway.