IndiGo pilot aborts flight takeoff following bird hit on runway
An IndiGo flight was aborted just minutes before take off in Bhubaneshwar today. Kolkata-bound flight 6E 6101 was aborted due to a bird strike while the flight was on the runway, an IndiGo official said.According to sources, the pilot informed Air Traffic Control about some technical snag, after which the take-off was halted.The airline later confirmed the incident and said that the flight was aborted following a bird strike on the runway.advertisement
"While the aircraft is undergoing necessary assessments before resuming operations, an alternative aircraft has been arranged to operate the flight. We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers due to this unforeseen reason and all efforts are being made to minimize it including offering them refreshments and sharing regular updates about the flight. At IndiGo, safety and security of our customers and crew are of utmost importance to us," an IndiGo spokesperson said.The aircraft was then taken to the parking bay from the runway. All the passengers were de-boarded safely.A passenger shared a video from inside the flight after the pilot announced that the flight was aborted. The video shows chaos and disappointment among passengers. Earlier, an IndiGo flight faced a door glitch at Raipur airport this afternoon. Passengers were stuck inside the aircraft for half an hour after the flight's door failed to open after landing at Veer Narayan International airport. Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel was among those stuck inside the plane after the glitch.advertisement
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