KARACHI: (HRNW) A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight has narrowly escaped an accident after the aircraft hit by a bird after it took off from Karachi airport.
The PIA flight PK-368 from Karachi to Islamabad has been hit by a bird, however, the pilot managed to complete the safe landing of the aircraft at Karachi and no human injury was reported.
The PIA spokesperson said that one engine of the plane which has 162 passengers on board was damaged due to the bird strike just after the plane took off from the runway.
The passengers were shifted to the airport’s lounge and an alternative flight will be arranged for their departure to Islamabad.
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