‘Bird-hit after take-off’: Air India flight returns to Nagpur; aircraft under inspection | India News

NEW DELHI: An Air India flight operating from Nagpur to Delhi on 24 October was forced to return to Nagpur shortly after take-off following a bird strike, the airline confirmed.“Flight AI466, operating from Nagpur to Delhi, on 24 October, experienced a bird-hit shortly after take-off. The crew decided to return to Nagpur as a precautionary measure, as per standard operating procedure, for inspection of the aircraft,” an Air India spokesperson said, as quoted by news agency ANI.The airline added that the aircraft landed safely and underwent maintenance checks, which required extended time for rectification, leading to the flight’s cancellation.“The aircraft landed safely in Nagpur and underwent maintenance checks which required extended time for rectification resulting in the cancellation of the flight,” the spokesperson said.This is a developing story. Details to follow…