A Pegasus Airlines passenger plane operating the Istanbul-Copenhagen flight returned to Istanbul Airport after hitting a flock of birds shortly after takeoff.
According to the information obtained, the plane took off from Istanbul Airport at 09:10 to fly to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. It was stated that approximately 45 minutes after takeoff, the plane entered a flock of birds, and damage occurred to the wing section following the impact.
Following the incident, it was reported that the captain pilot contacted the air traffic control tower and requested emergency landing permission. The flight crew changed the route in accordance with safety procedures and decided to return to Istanbul Airport.
The plane landed safely at the airport, accompanied by emergency response teams waiting on standby. It was reported that while the passengers were being evacuated, those traveling to Copenhagen were transferred to another aircraft and the flight was resumed with a delay.
News Source: 12punto
