An Emirates flight from Delhi to Dubai was delayed on Saturday after the aircraft reportedly suffered a bird strike. The incident prompted concerns over potential damage and the safety checks required before departure.Flight EK 517 was scheduled to depart from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport at 4:25 pm. Further details about the incident and the extent of any damage to the aircraft are awaited.A video shared by news agency ANI showed airport staff inspecting the aircraft’s nose cone following the reported incident. The section appeared damaged, with a large dent visible on its surface.
Bird strikes occur when birds collide with aircraft during take-off, landing or flight. Such incidents can damage critical components, including engines and windscreens, making safety inspections necessary before an aircraft returns to service.Further details about the incident and the extent of any damage to the aircraft are awaited.In a similar incident in August, an Air India flight from Delhi to Patna, carrying 164 passengers, reported a suspected bird strike while landing at Patna airport at 7:44 am. All passengers were safe, and flight operations remained unaffected after authorities conducted a runway inspection.
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