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IndiGo Kolkata Flight Cancelled After Bird Strike, Returns to Nagpur

  • IndiGo flight 6E 812, traveling from Nagpur to Kolkata on the morning of September 2, 2025, experienced a bird strike shortly after take-off and safely returned to Nagpur airport.
  • Following a bird strike that caused damage to the front of the aircraft, the pilots opted to return to Nagpur and carry out a safety landing as a precaution.
  • The aircraft carried 160 to 165 passengers, all of whom were safe, and IndiGo offered refreshments, alternate travel options, and full refunds to minimize passenger inconvenience.
  • IndiGo grounded the Airbus A320-251N involved to comply with DGCA rules requiring thorough inspections of aircraft affected by bird strikes before further flights.
  • The flight was cancelled for the day due to maintenance needs, and an investigation into the bird strike cause is underway, with further details awaited from Nagpur Airport officials.
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Live Mint broke the news in New Delhi, India on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
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