Mid-Air Scare: Air India Express Flight's Emergency Landing in Vizag

An Air India Express flight from Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad made an emergency landing at Visakhapatnam Airport on Thursday due to an engine problem following a suspected bird strike.

According to Visakhapatnam Airport director S Raja Reddy, Air India Express flight number IX 2658 had to abort its journey and make a rapid return to Visakhapatnam, where it landed safely.

The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft's departure at 2:38 PM; it returned by 3 PM, having traveled only about 10 nautical miles. The airline is currently making arrangements to accommodate the affected passengers.