Air India flight from Delhi hits bird during landing at Raipur Airport, SOPs followed
New Delhi, June 17
An Air India flight operating from Delhi to Raipur was hit by a bird during its landing at Raipur Airport on Tuesday morning, airport officials said.
According to the Raipur Airport Authority, the aircraft experienced a bird hit while approaching the runway for landing. Following the incident, the flight crew carried out all mandatory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as per safety protocol.
Officials further confirmed that after necessary inspection and clearance, the aircraft was declared safe for further operation. The flight subsequently took off from Raipur to its onward destination.
No injuries were reported among passengers or crew members in the incident, the airport authority added.
Earlier on June 8, three Air India aircraft parked in the hangar of Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi suffered damage due to sudden winds, sources said. Further details are awaited on the matter. The development comes a day after an IndiGo 6E 6283 flight operating from Bengaluru to Mumbai was delayed after it suffered a bird hit, sources said.
The pilot immediately returned the aircraft to the bay for precautionary checks after the accidental hit on Friday. Engineers conducted the inspection and cleared the aircraft for the operations. The flight resumed its journey after a delay of more than an hour, and no injuries were reported, sources said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, I got a bit scared reading this. I travel frequently on this Delhi-Raipur route for work. The crew handled it well, but I wish the airport authorities would do something about the stray animals and birds around the runway. It's a recurring issue.
Bird hits happen everywhere in the world, not just India. What matters is how the crew responds. In this case, they did everything right. But the real question is—why are we seeing so many such incidents in the last few weeks? Three planes damaged in Delhi winds, now this. Something's off.
As someone who works in aviation safety, I can tell you that bird strikes are a well-documented risk. The crew's quick action here shows good training. However, airports need to improve wildlife management—especially near approach paths. This isn't just an India problem, but it needs more attention here.
Thank God no one was hurt. But I'm tired of these "SOPs followed" statements. We need proactive measures, not just reactive ones. Install bird radars, use trained falcons, or whatever it takes. Our airports are getting busier, and so should the safety measures. 🤷♀️
It's reassuring that no injuries occurred and the aircraft was cleared after inspection. But why are these incidents happening so close together? First the Delhi airport wind damage, now two bird hits in days. Hope the aviation authorities are investigating if there's a broader issue with maintenance or procedures.
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