NEW DELHI: A
Vistara
Airbus A320 encountered a
hailstorm
soon after taking off from Bhubaneswar for Delhi on Wednesday that led to the windshield cracking and the radom being damaged. The aircraft returned safely to Bhubaneswar.
“We confirm that Vistara flight UK788, operating from Bhubaneswar to Delhi on May 1, 2024, encountered adverse weather soon after take-off, resulting in crack in its windshield and minor damage to the radome.
As a precautionary step, the pilots decided to turn-back and the aircraft landed safely at the Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar. The aircraft is undergoing necessary checks before resuming operations. In the meanwhile, an alternate aircraft has been arranged to complete the journey, which will depart shortly. The inconvenience caused to customers is deeply regretted. We are making all efforts to minimize inconvenience to our customers, including offering refreshments and meals. As always, safety of our customers and crew is most important to Vistara.”
