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Air India Flight from Delhi Suffers Bird Hit During Landing in Patna

An Air India flight from Delhi with 164 passengers experienced a bird strike, landing safely at Patna airport.

24 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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An Air India flight, AI 1741, traveling from Delhi to Patna, encountered a bird strike as it was preparing to land at Patna airport. The incident occurred at approximately 7:44 a.m., according to reports from officials. The aircraft, carrying 164 passengers, landed safely shortly thereafter at 7:43 a.m., and airport authorities activated emergency landing protocols in response to the situation.

Officials highlighted that bird strikes are a common occurrence, particularly during the rainy season when there is an increase in avian activity. The event did not result in injuries to passengers or crew aboard the flight, and further details regarding the response were not specified in the reports.

Separately, the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi experienced disruptions as 15 flights were diverted amid continuing bad weather, resulting in delays and some cancellations at the airport.

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