Delhi-bound IndiGo flight turns back to Mumbai after bird hit

An alternate aircraft was arranged to operate the flight from Mumbai to Delhi, IndiGo spokesperson was quoted as saying by ANI.

An IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Delhi had to turn back after a bird hit on Sunday, officials said.

An IndiGo Airlines Airbus A320-200 aircraft moves on the runway after landing at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel international airport in India. (File photo)

An alternate aircraft was arranged to operate the flight 6E 5047 from Mumbai to Delhi, IndiGo spokesperson was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

More details awaited.