Bird hit delays IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Mumbai for over an hour
New Delhi, June 6
An IndiGo 6E 6283 flight operating from Bengaluru to Mumbai was delayed after it suffered a bird hit, sources said on Saturday.
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
Koi baat nahi, better safe than sorry! I was on a delayed IndiGo flight last month due to a technical check, and they handled it professionally. At least they didn't take risks like some other airlines. Hope IndiGo compensates passengers for the inconvenience though. 😊
This is why I always budget an extra hour for domestic flights in India. Bird strikes happen everywhere—I've seen them in the US too—but announcements could be clearer. Kudos to the crew for keeping calm and following protocol. The real issue is urban waste near airports attracting birds.
Yaar, it's always IndiGo and Bengaluru-Mumbai route! I fly this sector often and delays are routine. But I appreciate that they grounded the plane for checks—many airlines would just continue. Still, why can't they improve infrastructure at Kempegowda? The airport expansion seems never-ending. 🙄
Bird hit ya engine trouble? News says 'accidental hit' but we all know these things happen more in summer when birds are active. My cousin was on this flight, he said passengers were tense but the captain handled it like a pro. IndiGo should share the full report transparently. Safety is non-negotiable—but so is punctuality.
Honestly, this is a minor incident in aviation terms. The real problem is that Indian airports still lack proper wildlife management. I've seen garbage dumps near runways in smaller cities. Until authorities fix that, we'll keep seeing such delays. The pilot deserves appreciation for not panicking. 👏
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