Created Sunday, Jan 29th 2023 16:09Z, last updated Sunday, Jan 29th 2023 16:09Z
An AirAsia India Airbus A320-200, registration VT-RED performing flight
I5-319 from Lucknow to Kolkata (India) with 170 people on board, was accelerating for takeoff from Lucknow when the crew rejected takeoff due to a bird strike. The aircraft slowed safely and returned to the apron.
The airline reported during takeoff roll the aircraft sustained a bird strike prompting the crew to reject takeoff. The aircraft was grounded for inspection.