A Dubai-bound Emirates flight, EK 517, got delayed at Delhi airport on Saturday afternoon after a bird strike. The plane was scheduled to depart at 16:25 when the incident happened. Officials said they are waiting for more details. Such collisions often occur near airports while planes take off or land.
A Dubai-bound Emirates flight, EK 517, scheduled to depart from Indira Gandhi International Airport, was delayed after it suffered a bird strike on Saturday afternoon. #WATCH | An Emirates flight EK 517, scheduled to depart from Delhi for Dubai at 16:25, has been delayed following a bird strike. Further details awaited (Visuals from Delhi airport) https://t.co/7FVuXaJ9f3 -- ANI (@ANI) October 17, 2026 Further details on the incident are awaited, according to news agency ANI. What is a bird strike? A bird strike occurs when a bird collides with an aircraft. Such incidents commonly happen near airports, particularly when planes are taking off or landing, although collisions can also occur at higher altitudes. The impact can range from minor damage to more serious problems, depending on the size and number of birds involved and the part of the aircraft hit.