According to initial information, a Korean Air plane had to cancel its flight from Da Nang to Seoul (South Korea) for repairs due to an incident that caused the front of the plane to be deformed.
Previously, flight number KE462 was scheduled to depart from Da Nang airport to Seoul, however, when the plane landed at Da Nang airport, the ground department discovered that the front part of the plane was dented. The dented part was about 0.5m in diameter and left traces suspected to be from a collision with a bird.
Flight from Da Nang to Korea had to be canceled due to a dent in the front.
A plane collision with a bird has resulted in serious consequences when a Korean Air flight from Da Nang to Seoul was forced to be canceled. This decision was made after the flight crew and aviation technicians conducted a thorough inspection and found that the front of the plane was seriously damaged, making the flight unsafe.
Flight cancellations have caused a lot of inconvenience to passengers, especially those with important schedules. However, passenger safety always comes first, and flight cancellations are the right decision to ensure absolute safety.
Immediately after the incident, the Central Airport Authority was notified and closely coordinated with Korean Air to carry out the necessary procedures. Aviation technicians were dispatched to repair the damage and assess the severity of the incident.
This unit quickly fixed the problem to avoid inconvenience to passengers.
As of the morning of October 23, the plane was still at Da Nang airport awaiting inspection and troubleshooting. The Central Aviation Authority confirmed the incident and said it was waiting for a report. It is known that the time of the incident was also the peak season for migratory birds passing through the Central region. This significantly increases the risk of collisions between planes and birds. To minimize risks, airports across the country often increase preventive measures such as installing early warning devices, increasing patrols and coordinating with local authorities to protect the habitat of birds.
Unforeseen incidents in the sky, whether small or large, can have serious consequences for a flight. Collisions with foreign objects such as hail or birds are objective factors, unpredictable and often beyond the control of the flight crew.
Modern airports have been equipped with many devices and methods to repel birds, in order to minimize the risk of collision. However, unfortunate incidents still occur frequently, especially when planes are taking off or landing, when they fly over areas where many birds live. These situations require pilots to have quick handling skills and extensive experience to ensure flight safety.
