New Delhi: A full emergency was declared at the at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi after a Dubai-bound FedEx aircraft suffered a bird hit soon after take-off on Saturday afternoon.
According to the statement released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the Dubai-bound flight was hit by a bird soon after takeoff.
The regulatory body said that the aircraft had achieved a height of 1,000ft when the pilot informed the incident to the Air Traffic Controller. Subsequently, the airport authority declared a full emergency.
Luckily, the aircraft landed safely. After inspecting the aircraft, the DGCA said it was again take off for its destination.
"Delhi- Dubai FedEx flight was involved in air turnback due to a suspected bird hit at 1000 ft today. Delhi airport (DIAL) declared an emergency. Aircraft landed back safely. After inspection, it has been released for flight," it said.
(With ANI inputs)
