An IndiGo aircraft, performing a flight from Ahmedabad to Kolkata had to return soon after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport after a bird-hit in mid-air. A few hours later, the passengers were accommodated in another aircraft while the damaged aircraft was sent for repairs.
The airline in a statement said, “The aircraft is undergoing maintenance inspection. To minimise customers’ inconvenience and consequential delays, another aircraft operated the Ahmedabad–Kolkata flight with all 175 customers on board.”
Confirming the bird-hit, airport director Manoj Gangal said, “The bird hit the aircraft at 13,000 feet height, 55km away from Ahmedabad airport.”
