Watch: Bird strike damages Emirates aircraft in Delhi, flight delayed

NEW DELHI: An Emirates flight from Delhi to Dubai has been delayed by more than 14 hours after the aircraft reportedly suffered a bird strike while arriving in Delhi from Dubai on Saturday, October 17, the airline said in a statement.According to PTI, Flight EK 517, scheduled to depart from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport at 4:25 pm on Saturday, is now expected to leave at 7 am on Sunday, October 18, local time, Emirates said.The airline said the aircraft would undergo necessary repairs following the incident. Hotel accommodation is being arranged for affected passengers, it added.“Emirates flight EK517 from Dubai to Delhi on 17 October encountered a bird strike on arrival. As a result, the return flight EK517 from Delhi to Dubai will be delayed while the aircraft undergoes necessary repairs,” the airline said in its statement.Emirates also apologised for the inconvenience caused to passengers. The airline did not disclose the number of passengers affected.A video shared by news agency ANI showed airport staff inspecting the aircraft’s nose cone after the reported bird strike. The section appeared damaged, with a large dent visible on its surface.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.