13-8-2023 (DHAKA) Two planes at Bangladesh’s main Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport were damaged due to bird strikes, resulting in aborted take-offs, but fortunately, there were no casualties reported. The national flag-carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight on the Dhaka-Bangkok route had to abort take-off after a bird strike caused one of its tyres to burst on Saturday. Passengers were safely disembarked in the taxiway, according to a senior pilot of the airline.
In the second incident, a Fly Dubai flight had to abandon take-off after a bird strike on its left engine damaged three propeller blades. As a result, the plane had to be halted on its final phase of take-off, and two wheels also melted. The authorities have made alternative arrangements for passengers to travel to their destinations.
This is not the first time that bird strikes have caused damage to planes at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. In December last year, a Biman Dreamliner aircraft was reportedly damaged when a bird hit the engine of the aircraft during landing at the same airport.
Bird strikes are a significant concern for airlines worldwide as they pose a threat to the safety of passengers and crew. They can cause severe damage to the aircraft and lead to accidents if not handled appropriately. Many airports have implemented measures such as bird-scaring devices, habitat management, and bird control programs to minimize the risk of bird strikes.
In recent years, Bangladesh has witnessed a significant increase in air traffic, with the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport serving as the country’s primary hub. The authorities must take necessary measures to ensure the safety of passengers and crew and prevent incidents such as bird strikes from occurring in the future.
