Buddha Air Flight from Kathmandu Experiences Bird Strike on Pokhara Landing
Key Points
- 1A Buddha Air flight from Kathmandu suffered a bird strike during its landing sequence at Pokhara International Airport.
- 2The incident was confirmed by Buddha Air's Station Manager, Gautam Baral, occurring at approximately 3:45 PM local time.
- 3This event highlights ongoing aviation safety considerations for wildlife management at airports in the region.
A Buddha Air aircraft, operating a domestic service from Kathmandu, experienced a bird strike during its landing approach at Pokhara International Airport (PKR) this afternoon. The incident occurred as the aircraft was completing its flight from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in the Nepalese capital.
Gautam Baral, Station Manager for Buddha Air in Pokhara, confirmed the event, stating that the bird strike took place at approximately 3:45 PM local time. Further details regarding potential damage to the aircraft or operational impact are pending official reports.
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