Flight returns safely to Lahore after chicken strike

The Boeing-738 was carrying 184 passengers and took off from the Allama Iqbal Worldwide Airport in Lahore at 1:10pm, Saturday.

Eight minutes later, the Dubai-bound flight narrowly escaped an accident after a chicken hit the plane whereas it was flying at an altitude of 900 toes.

In consequence, the captain requested to land after experiencing some issues in controlling the plane. “Emergency touchdown protocols had been activated on the airport however weren’t wanted because the airplane made a secure touchdown again,” a CAA official informed media. The official shared the data on the situation they continue to be nameless since they weren’t approved to talk to the media.

The plane subsequently landed safely in Lahore. The non-public airline, nevertheless, has but to reschedule the flight.