On July 9, 2025, an IndiGo flight 6E 5009 operating from Patna to Delhi made an emergency landing shortly after takeoff due to a bird strike. The incident occurred at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in Patna, where the aircraft, carrying between 169 and 175 passengers, experienced a technical snag in one of its engines caused by the bird hit. The flight safely returned to Patna, and all passengers were reported safe. Following the emergency landing, IndiGo announced the cancellation of the flight for the day to allow for necessary inspection and maintenance of the aircraft.
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