Indigo flight bird hit: Indigo flight number 6E 5009 going from Patna to Delhi had to return to Patna on 9 July 2025 after the flight due to bird strike. An Indigo spokesman said that the flight has been canceled for the day due to security check and necessary repair.

According to media reports, IndiGo Airlines flight (6E 5009) flying from Patna’s Jai Prakash Narayan International Airport to Delhi on Wednesday morning fell victim to bird hit. There were 169 passengers on the flight. Soon after the accident, the aircraft was safely taken back to Patna Airport. Patna Airport Director Krishna Mohan Nehra confirmed that all passengers are safe.

Bird hit as soon as flying
The aircraft left Patna at 8:42 am, but collided with the bird soon after flying. Due to security reasons, the pilot immediately landed the aircraft back to Patna Airport. An airline official said that the aircraft has been grounded and alternative arrangements have been made for passengers. The officer gave this information on the condition of anonymity.

Rising activity of birds from butchers
Birds activity has increased due to the butchers located in Phulwari Sharif area near Patna Airport. The Airport Authority of India has warned the state government about this threat several times, but has not been resolved.

Patna Airport included 11 sensitive airports in the country
Patna Airport is counted among the 11 most sensitive airports in the country. The reason for this is the small runway and the surrounding obstacles. The Bihar government has requested the central government to send a team that can evaluate these obstacles and suggest solutions. In June, Bihar Chief Secretary Amrit Lal Meena wrote a letter in this regard to the Civil Aviation Ministry, but so far no response has been received from the Center.