NEW DELHI: An IndiGo flight from Nagpur to Kolkata reported a suspected bird strike on Tuesday, officials said. The incident involved flight 6E812 shortly after takeoff.
"We are trying to analyse what has happened. More details awaited," said Abid Ruhi, Senior Airport Director, Nagpur Airport .
Airport authorities are assessing the situation, and further information is expected once the inspection is complete.
IndiGo Spokesperson said, “IndiGo flight 6E 812 operating from Nagpur to Kolkata on 02 September 2025 encountered a bird strike soon after take-off. As a precautionary step, pilots decided to turn back and the flight landed safely at the Nagpur airport. Due to the requirement of necessary inspection and maintenance of the aircraft, the flight has been cancelled for the day.”
(This is a developing story)
"We are trying to analyse what has happened. More details awaited," said Abid Ruhi, Senior Airport Director, Nagpur Airport .
Airport authorities are assessing the situation, and further information is expected once the inspection is complete.
IndiGo Spokesperson said, “IndiGo flight 6E 812 operating from Nagpur to Kolkata on 02 September 2025 encountered a bird strike soon after take-off. As a precautionary step, pilots decided to turn back and the flight landed safely at the Nagpur airport. Due to the requirement of necessary inspection and maintenance of the aircraft, the flight has been cancelled for the day.”
(This is a developing story)
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