IndiGo Flight from Bengaluru to Mumbai Delayed by Bird Strike
Bengaluru-Mumbai IndiGo flight delayed over an hour after bird hit

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An IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Mumbai was delayed for over an hour due to a bird strike. The aircraft returned for precautionary checks but was cleared for operations after inspection. No injuries were reported during the incident.
- 01The flight number was IndiGo 6E 6283.
- 02The incident occurred on a Friday.
- 03The aircraft returned to the bay for precautionary checks after the bird hit.
- 04Engineers conducted an inspection before clearing the aircraft for takeoff.
- 05No injuries were reported in the incident.
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An IndiGo flight, designated as 6E 6283, traveling from Bengaluru to Mumbai experienced a delay exceeding one hour due to a bird strike. Following the incident, which occurred on Friday, the pilot opted to return the aircraft to the bay for precautionary checks. Engineers performed a thorough inspection and subsequently cleared the aircraft for its operations. The flight was able to resume its journey after the delay, and fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
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The delay may have affected passengers' schedules and connections.
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