IndiGo Kolkata Flight Cancelled After Bird Strike, Returns to Nagpur

IndiGo’s Kolkata flight diverted back to Nagpur after bird hit, cancelled for the day

IndiGo says it made alternative travel arrangements or a full refund for passengers who were on the Airbus A320-251N plane bound for Kolkata.

IndiGo Nagpur-Kolkata flight returns after bird strike, lands safely - The Tribune

The aircraft was immediately taken out of service for mandatory checks and maintenance, leading to the cancellation of the flight for the day.

Bird strike forces IndiGo flight back to Nagpur

Incident occurred minutes into the flight, prompting precautionary return to the airport

Kolkata-bound IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Nagpur after suspected bird hit

A Kolkata-bound IndiGo flight was forced to return to Nagpur shortly after takeoff on Tuesday morning due to a suspected bird strike, officials said. The flight was forced to make an emergency landing after the aircraft sustained damage mid-air, prompting the crew to turn back as a precautionary measure. All passengers and crew are reported safe. Abid Ruhi, the Senior Airport Director at Nagpur Airport, said that an investigation is underway to …

Kolkata-bound IndiGo flight returns to Nagpur after suspected bird hit

Nagpur-Kolkata IndiGo flight returns due to bird hit, passengers safe, flight cancelled, official confirms.

Kolkata-bound IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Nagpur after bird strike

The bird strike that took place shortly after takeoff reportedly damaged aircraft’s front portion.