Dubai-bound Emirates flight delayed at Delhi airport after a bird strike | Watch video

An Emirates flight from Delhi to Dubai experienced a delay on Friday due to a bird strike, according to ANI. The incident, which impacted the plane's departure schedule, was captured in a video showing airport ground staff examining the nose cone of the aircraft. A bird strike occurs when a bird collides with an aircraft during takeoff, landing, or while airborne, potentially affecting engine performance and possibly requiring an emergency landing.

The risk of such incidents rises when birds fly in flocks, as multiple birds may collide with the aircraft simultaneously. Garvit Bhirani, a journalist based in Gurugram and Deputy Chief Content Producer at LiveMint, reported on the event. With six years of journalism experience, Garvit has covered various stories, focusing on accuracy and compelling narratives.

He holds journalism degrees from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and Gurugram University and has worked with organizations like 101reporters and News9.