IndiGo Flight Faces Bird Hit in Bengaluru, Delays Takeoff

An IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Mumbai was delayed due to a bird hit. After precautionary checks, the aircraft was cleared, resuming its journey after an hour. No injuries reported.

An IndiGo flight, designated 6E 6283, en route from Bengaluru to Mumbai, encountered a delay following a bird strike, according to sources on Saturday.

The pilot promptly steered the aircraft back to the bay for precautionary inspections after the incident occurred on Friday. Engineers carried out a thorough examination and deemed the aircraft fit for further operations.

The flight successfully resumed its journey after experiencing a delay of over an hour, with no injuries reported to passengers or crew, the sources confirmed.