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News18
a day ago
- General
- News18
How A Single Bird Can Cause Big Trouble For A Giant Plane Mid-Air?
Last Updated: Bird strikes, especially involving large birds, can cause significant damage to aircraft engines. Birds flying in groups pose even bigger risks. A Ranchi-bound IndiGo flight had to make an emergency landing at Birsa Munda Airport on Monday after it collided with a bird in mid-air. The incident took place around 1 PM on June 2 when the plane was flying at an altitude of around 3,000 to 4,000 feet and struck a vulture. The flight had taken off from Patna and was scheduled to head to Kolkata after stopping in Ranchi. According to officials, all passengers and crew members are safe. However, the Airbus A320 aircraft suffered damage due to the bird strike. Confirming the incident, Airport Director RR Maurya said, 'A dent was caused after the aircraft hit a vulture. Engineers are assessing the damage." Though birds seem small compared to aircraft, the damage they can cause is serious, especially if they hit sensitive parts like the engine. Experts say that bird strikes usually occur when planes are flying low – just after take-off or right before landing- when engines are running at full speed. A professor at Purdue University in Indiana, who teaches aviation technology, explained how dangerous such collisions can be. 'A large bird like a crane is far more dangerous than a small one. Jet engines are very delicate and not built to withstand such impacts. If a bird gets sucked in, it can break the engine's blades and cause major damage," he said. Birds flying in groups pose even bigger risks. The speed difference between the aircraft and the bird also increases the force of impact. Even a 5 kg bird can hit with a force equal to dropping 1,000 pounds from a height of 10 feet. To prevent such incidents, airports avoid planting trees nearby as they attract birds. Still, bird strikes cause losses of around $1.2 billion (approx. ₹103 billion) worldwide every year. According to Robin Radar Systems, each strike can cost an airline nearly $40,000 in repairs. From 1988 to 2023, over 491 people have died due to bird strike-related air crashes. First Published: June 05, 2025, 14:21 IST
New Indian Express
3 days ago
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- New Indian Express
IndiGo flight suffers bird hit, lands in Ranchi
RANCHI: A major accident was averted as an IndiGo Aircraft on its way to Kolkata via Ranchi from Patna had an emergency landing at Ranchi Airport after being hit by a bird on Monday afternoon. The passengers were unhurt. According to reports, IndiGo's Airbus A320 craft was en route from Patna to Ranchi's Birsa Munda Airport with 175 passengers when it collided with a vulture, which was flying at around 4,000 feet, just before landing. 'An IndiGo flight suffered a bird hit near Ranchi. It was approximately 10 to 12 nautical miles away from here, at about 3,000 to 4,000 feet altitude, when the incident occurred. The IndiGo flight was coming from Patna to Ranchi, and the pilot had to make an emergency landing here,' Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi, Director R R Maurya said. At that time, the plane reportedly was 10-12 nautical miles away, at an altitude of 3,000-4,000 feet. The aircraft suffered a dent in the front. The aircraft remained airborne for approximately 40 minutes after the hit, before the pilot made the emergency landing. The pilot kept the plane in safe flight till the landing. Sources say the pilot followed all protocols after the bird hit. Engineers are assessing the extent of the damage.
NDTV
4 days ago
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- NDTV
IndiGo Flight Suffers Bird Hit At 4,000 Feet, Makes Emergency Landing In Ranchi
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. An IndiGo flight with 175 passengers made an emergency landing at Ranchi's Birsa Munda Airport after a bird hit caused damage to the Airbus 320. All on board are safe, and engineers are assessing the aircraft's damage. Ranchi: Around 175 passengers had a close shave after an IndiGo flight suffered a bird hit and made an emergency landing at Ranchi's Birsa Munda Airport on Monday, an official said. All the passengers and crew members are safe while the aircraft Airbus 320 suffered damage, he said. "An IndiGo flight suffered a bird hit near Ranchi. It was approximately 10 to 12 nautical miles away from here at an altitude of 3,000 to 4,000 feet when the incident occurred. The IndiGo flight was coming from Patna to Ranchi, and the pilot had to make an emergency landing here," Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi, Director R R Maurya told PTI. He said all the passengers are safe, but the "aircraft suffered a dent after being hit by a vulture. Engineers are assessing the damage," he said. The incident occurred at 1.14 pm. Another official said that the aircraft, which was coming to Ranchi, was scheduled to go to Kolkata. IndiGo officials, however, did not make any comment.
India Today
4 days ago
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- India Today
Ranchi-bound IndiGo flight suffers bird hit at 4,000 feet, makes emergency landing
Around 175 passengers had a close shave after an IndiGo flight suffered a bird hit and made an emergency landing at Ranchi's Birsa Munda Airport on Monday, an official the passengers and crew members are safe while the aircraft Airbus 320 suffered damage, he said."An IndiGo flight suffered a bird hit near Ranchi. It was approximately 10 to 12 nautical miles away from here at an altitude of 3,000 to 4,000 feet when the incident occurred. The IndiGo flight was coming from Patna to Ranchi, and the pilot had to make an emergency landing here," Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi, Director R R Maurya told He said all the passengers are safe, but the "aircraft suffered a dent after being hit by a vulture. Engineers are assessing the damage," he incident occurred at 1:14 official said that the aircraft, which was coming to Ranchi, was scheduled to go to officials, however, did not make any Watch
Mint
4 days ago
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- Mint
IndiGo flight hit by vultures at 4,000 feet, makes emergency landing at Ranchi airport; aircraft suffers damage
A Kolkata-bound IndiGo flight had to make an emergency landing at Ranchi after suffering a bird hit mid-air, officials said on Monday. The IndiGo flight, carrying 175 passengers, made an emergency landing at Ranchi's Birsa Munda Airport after vultures hit the aircraft, the official said. All the passengers and crew members are safe, PTI reported quoting the official. However, the aircraft, which was an Airbus 320, suffered damage near the nose, the official said. The vultures hit the IndiGo flight at about a 4,000 feet altitude. 'An IndiGo flight suffered a bird hit near Ranchi. It was approximately 10 to 12 nautical miles away from here at an altitude of 3,000 to 4,000 feet when the incident occurred,' Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi, Director R R Maurya was quoted as saying by PTI. 'The IndiGo flight was coming from Patna to Ranchi, and the pilot had to make an emergency landing here,' Maurya added. The IndiGo aircraft suffered a dent and engineers are assessing the damage, he said. 'The aircraft suffered a dent after being hit by a vulture. Engineers are assessing the damage.' Another official said that the aircraft, which was coming to Ranchi, was scheduled to go to Kolkata. IndiGo has however not made any statement regarding the incident. (This is a developing story. Check back for updates)
