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Delhi-bound Akasa Air flight hit by bird

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

New Delhi: 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.

This post was last modified on October 27, 2022 1:45 pm

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