Bird Strike Grounds Indigo Flight
An IndiGo flight from Nagpur to Kolkata was forced to return to Nagpur airport due to a suspected bird strike after takeoff, carrying 160 to 165 passengers. The flight was subsequently canceled.
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An IndiGo flight bound for Kolkata from Nagpur faced an unexpected delay when it had to return shortly after take-off due to a suspected bird strike, as reported by a senior airport official.
The flight, carrying between 160 and 165 passengers, made its way back to the Nagpur airport as a precautionary measure, ensuring passenger safety remained a top priority.
Following this incident, the flight has been officially canceled, according to the official statement given to PTI.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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