world π¦ Air India bird strike in Patna, but landing was safe
An Air India flight from Delhi to Patna experienced a bird strike while approaching the runway on Monday morning. This incident involved 164 passengers aboard at Jay Prakash Narayan Airport in the Bihar capital. The event was the second such bird strike at the airport within a week, occurring on August 24, 2026. Despite the scare, the aircraft landed safely and inspection confirmed no engine damage. The AAI has deployed measures due to rising bird activity around the airport.