Key Points

An IndiGo flight en route from Patna made a successful emergency landing in Ranchi after a bird strike disrupted its approach. The aircraft was approximately 10 to 12 nautical miles from the airport when the incident occurred, according to Birsa Munda Airport Director RR Mourya. Thankfully, all passengers emerged unharmed, and regular operations at the airport continued smoothly. Such safety protocols ensure incidents are managed effectively, maintaining confidence in air travel.

Key Points: IndiGo Ranchi Flight Makes Safe Emergency Landing Post Bird Hit

  • IndiGo flight struck by bird near Ranchi
  • Safe emergency landing ensured passenger safety
  • No operational disruptions reported at Ranchi Airport
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IndiGo flight suffers bird strike, makes emergency landing at Ranchi airport

IndiGo flight from Patna to Ranchi makes emergency landing after bird strike; no injuries reported.

"Emergency landing was requested... approximately 10 to 12 nautical miles from the airport - RR Mourya"

Ranchi, June 2

An IndiGo flight en route from Patna to Ranchi on Monday made an emergency landing after suffering a bird hit during its approach to Birsa Munda Airport in Jharkhand. All passengers on board are safe as the plane landed safely at the airport, and the operations at the airport remain normal.

Speaking with ANI, Birsa Munda Airport Director RR Mourya said, "The incident occurred while the aircraft was making an inbound turn to land, approximately 10 to 12 nautical miles from the airport at an altitude of 3,000 to 4,000 feet".

"A bird was reported to have hit the aircraft, which was suspected to be a large bird, possibly a vulture. Following the report, an emergency landing was requested," Mourya added.

The aircraft landed safely at 13:14 Hours and is currently grounded pending further clearance. Airport authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported and that standard safety protocols were followed.

An IndiGo flight from Raipur to Delhi experienced turbulence due to a duststorm, prompting the pilot to climb up again when the aircraft was about to touch down at Delhi airport.

Flight 6E 6313 landed safely at Delhi airport after making many circles in the air. The video of the incident also went viral on social media.

The pilot announced that the wind speed was upto 80 km/hrs, and he discontinued the approach and climbed back till the weather cleared.

On Saturday, IndiGo announced that the airline will offer exclusive daily direct flights between Mumbai and Adampur (Jalandhar).

This new route will make the town in Jalandhar, Punjab, IndiGo's 92nd domestic station and 133rd overall destination. Effective July 02, 2025, this new route will offer convenient flights between the two cities.

These flights have been strategically introduced to cater to the needs of both business and leisure customers, providing them with convenient travel options.

This new direct connection will give Punjab's agricultural and industrial sectors easier access to Mumbai's major ports, boosting trade opportunities. It will also help local businesses tap into national and international markets, create jobs, and strengthen economic and cultural ties between northern and western India.

- ANI

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Prakash K.
Thank God all passengers are safe! 🙏 Bird strikes are becoming too frequent at our airports. Authorities need to take stronger measures to control bird populations near runways. This is the 3rd incident I've read about this month!
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Sunita M.
The pilots handled this situation very professionally. Kudos to the IndiGo crew! 👏 We often criticize airlines but forget to appreciate when they handle emergencies well. Safety should always come first.
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Rajiv P.
While I'm glad everyone is safe, I'm concerned about the increasing frequency of such incidents. Airport authorities need to invest in better bird deterrent systems. Maybe we should learn from Delhi airport's measures?
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Ananya S.
The new Mumbai-Jalandhar flight route is great news! 🎉 As someone from Punjab, this will really help business travelers like me. Hope other airlines also introduce more regional connectivity soon.
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Vikram J.
The article mentions a vulture might have caused the strike. We need to balance aviation safety with wildlife conservation. Maybe airports can work with forest departments to relocate large birds humanely.
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Neha T.
I flew IndiGo last week and their safety announcements were very thorough. After reading this, I appreciate their training even more. Though I wish they'd reduce those extra charges for everything! 😅

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