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Flight from Irkutsk to Tashkent Returns Due to Bird Strike

Flight from Irkutsk to Tashkent Returns Due to Bird Strike
Flight from Irkutsk to Tashkent Returns Due to Bird Strike  

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) —  On 12 September, a flight from Irkutsk to Tashkent operated by Ural Airlines had to return to its departure airport after a bird struck one of its engines.

According to the East Siberian Transport Prosecutor’s Office, the incident occurred at 04:40 local time.

The Airbus A-319, en route to the Uzbek capital, safely landed following the pilot’s decision. There were 91 passengers and 6 crew members on board. No one was injured, and the aircraft sustained no damage, remaining airworthy.

The prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into the circumstances of the incident and compliance with aviation safety regulations.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.