An Air India flight from Delhi, carrying 254 people, today suffered a bird hit while landing at the airport here. An airline spokesperson said all passengers are safe, while the aircraft’s engine has been damaged.
#AIUpdate : CCU-DEL #AI021 will now leave at 1730 hrs and #AI701 CCU-DEL will be combined with #AI023 and depart at 2015 hrs.
— Air India (@airindiain) April 24, 2017
#AIUpdate : DEL-CCU AI401 has suffered a bird-hit while landing, damaging the engine. Flt made a safe & normal landing.
— Air India (@airindiain) April 24, 2017
There were 254 people on board, including the crew, and all are safe, the spokesperson said. The aircraft involved in the incident was Boeing 787-8.