An Air Peace aircraft operating a scheduled flight from Abuja to Kano has been grounded after it experienced a bird strike upon arrival at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.
The airline, which disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, stressed that the aircraft was withdrawn from service in line with aviation safety procedures, adding that the bird strike occurred shortly after the aircraft landed in Kano.
According to Air Peace, the aircraft is undergoing technical assessments to determine the extent of any damage before it can return to service.
“In strict compliance with aviation safety protocols, the affected aircraft has been grounded for comprehensive technical assessments,” the airline said.
It further revealed that it immediately deployed another aircraft to continue operations on the route and reduce inconvenience to affected passengers, noting that the decision was taken to ensure passengers reach their destinations safely in accordance with operational standards.
The airline, however, expressed regret over the disruption and appealed for understanding from affected passengers.
DAILY POST reports that bird strikes occur when birds collide with aircraft during take-off, landing or flight.
While many incidents cause minor damage, some can result in costly repairs, flight delays, and operational disruptions.