Abuja flights disrupted as bird strike hits Air Peace plane

Abuja flights disrupted as bird strike hits Air Peace plane

A bird strike hit an Air Peace plane on Saturday while landing at the Abuja airport.

The incident however did not affected the passengers and crew aboard the plane but disrupted other flights, it was learnt.

A bird strike is a collision between a bird and an aircraft in flight or on a takeoff or landing.
A statement by Air Peace said the aircraft, which took off from Asaba, Delta State, landed safely and passengers disembarked normally.
It stated, “This is to inform the flying public and our esteemed customers that our Asaba-Abuja flight – P47866 – had a bird strike upon landing in Abuja today, Saturday, April 8, 2023.
“The aircraft, with Registration Number ES-SAZ, landed safely and passengers disembarked normally.
“While we deeply empathise with passengers whose flights have been consequently affected by this unforeseen development, arrangement was made for another aircraft to operate Abuja-Asaba, Asaba-Lagos and other flights on that rotation.
“Be assured of our strict compliance with established safety standards.”

Abuja flights disrupted as bird strike hits Air Peace plane