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IndiGo flight to Delhi makes emergency landing in Patna, 169 passengers safe

IANS | July 09, 2025 03:45 PM

PATNA: An IndiGo flight from Patna to Delhi made an emergency landing at Jai Prakash Narayan International Airport in Bihar's state capital shortly after take-off on Wednesday following a bird hit, causing panic among the 169 passengers on board.

According to airport officials, the pilot’s quick decision and presence of mind averted a major mishap.

All passengers were safely evacuated, and the aircraft is undergoing a technical inspection.

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