AirBlue flight from Jeddah escapes mishap

KARACHI: An Airblue flight from Jeddah to Karachi escaped a mishap when a bird struck its windshield while it was approaching the airport for landing.

As per details, Flight PA 171, enroute from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was about to land at Karachi Jinnah International Airport when a bird struck the windshield of the airplane.  

Despite the impact, the pilot successfully landed the aircraft on the runway at Karachi airport without any further issues, sources confirmed.

The passengers and the crew members remained safe and the Airblue flight made a secure landing on the ground.

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Further checks are expected to assess any damage caused to the plane.

In the first six months of this year, 38 aircraft of the PIA collided with birds during domestic and international flights.

Bird strikes, the collision between birds and aircraft, are a significant aviation safety concern. These incidents often occur during critical phases of flight, such as takeoff, landing, and approach, where the aircraft is closer to the ground and more likely to encounter birds.