NEW DELHI, Oct 28: An Ahmedabad-Delhi Akasa Air had a bird hit on Thursday
morning and made emergency landing at the Delhi IGI airport. Passengers deboarded
safely. The Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft's radome was damaged, and has been grounded
for inspection.
The incident took place during its ascent. This is the second incident of bird
hit reported by the airline during the current month. October 15, a Bengaluru-bound
Akasa Air plane from Mumbai returned to the city due to a bird hit.
According to the DGCA, radome damage was observed during the post-landing inspection
of the aircraft. It said, "Today, Akasa B-737-8(Max) aircraft VT-YAF operating
flight QP-1333 (Ahmedabad-Delhi) experienced a bird strike during the climb
out passing 1900ft. Post landing at Delhi, Radome damage was observed. Aircraft
declared AOG (Aircraft on ground) at Delhi."
"Our customer service team is assisting passengers and arrangements are being
made to accommodate their journeys," Akasa Air said in a statement.
“Akasa Air flight QP 1333 flying from Ahmedabad to Delhi on Oct 27 suffered
a bird hit. The aircraft landed safely and all passengers were deboarded. As
a result, the aircraft has been positioned for a detailed inspection," it said.
A new airline, Akasa started its first commercial flight in August.
