A private airline flight from Lahore to Karachi made an emergency landing just 15 minutes after takeoff due to a bird strike on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at 8:15 am, forcing the aircraft to return to Lahore Airport for safety reasons.
The flight, carrying over 100 passengers, was grounded shortly after takeoff, and passengers were evacuated and directed to the airport lounge. No official information has been provided regarding the new departure time for the delayed flight, leaving passengers anxiously awaiting updates on when they will be able to continue their journey to Karachi.
Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported, and the aircraft did not suffer significant damage. However, the incident highlights the importance of bird strike prevention measures at airports.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched an investigation into the incident to determine the cause of the bird strike and ensure that necessary measures are taken to prevent such incidents in the future.
Passengers are advised to contact the airline for updates on the flight’s status and new departure time.
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