Air India Express flight from Bhogapuram to Bengaluru reports bird strike, lands safely

An Air India Express flight from Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh to Bengaluru reported a bird strike on Monday. However the official sources said that it landed safely at Kempegowda International Airport.

The aircraft was carrying 148 passengers, and no injuries were reported among passengers or crew members, sources said.

The technical teams inspected the aircraft, including its engines, for possible damage as part of standard safety procedures.


“Our Bhogapuram-Bengaluru flight reported a bird strike. The aircraft was inspected and has been declared serviceable. There has been no impact on our operations,” an Air India Express spokesperson said in a statement.