Bird hits plane at Lahore Airport

LAHORE: A bird collided with an Air Sial flight at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport on Tuesday, aviation sources reported.

The flight was en route to Karachi when the incident occurred.

Following the bird strike, the pilot made the decision to safely land the aircraft back at Lahore airport.

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According to airline officials, the aircraft suffered minor damage, but no passengers were harmed.

All passengers have been moved to the lounge, while aircraft engineers are currently inspecting the plane. The flight is expected to resume shortly after the necessary checks.

Bird strikes are a recurring issue at airports across Pakistan, with aviation authorities taking steps to mitigate risks.